YEG Youth to Present Recommendations on Diversity at Community Potluck March 21st

The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights invites all members of the public to attend the This Is Our Canada community potluck on March 21st, 2015. This open community potluck will take place from 6:00-8:00pm at the Garneau United Church (123 11148 84th Ave). Local elected officials and community leaders have been formally invited and Councillor Amarjeet Sohi will be delivering a talk.

March 21st marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. On this evening, please join us to celebrate and hear the unique perspectives of young leaders in Edmonton. They will spend the day reflecting on Canadian diversity, history and heritage and will develop recommendations focused on advancing inclusion, respect and human rights in their community. We invite you to bring your favourite dish and join us in hearing what our youth have to say!

All Edmonton youth between the ages of 16-28 are also invited to attend the This Is Our Canada Edmonton Youth Forum during the day of March 21st. The forum will take place from 9:00am-5:00pm at Telus Centre, University of Alberta Campus.

During the forum, youth will engage with former child soldier and now Juno nominated recording artist, Emmanuel Jal. Youth can register here or find more information on our website. There is no cost to attend.

Facilitated by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, and supported by The Department of Canadian Heritage, This Is Our Canada aims to foster a movement of young people in Alberta who are committed to re-shaping Canadian identity and building communities of inclusion, respect and compassion. Youth forums and community potlucks will also be taking place in Rocky Mountain House, High Prairie, Cold Lake and Fort McMurray.

For more information or media enquiries, please contact us today!