Volunteer Recruitment and Orientation: April 28
April 13, 2015
Are you interested in volunteering with JHC? Come on out for some pizza and learn about how you can get involved in helping us advance human rights in our city and province!
Where: Boyle Street Community League, 9538 103A Avenue in the Evergreen Room
When: 6 pm - 8 pm
Why: Because you believe in the power of people to transform communities :) We have chances to become involved in educating, facilitating, event planning and more!
RSVP here!
#STOPHATE Provincial Youth Forum: April 22
April 6, 2015
#STOPHATEAB Provincial Youth Forum
April 22, 2015
The #STOPHATEAB Provincial Youth Forum, hosted by the Alberta Hate Crime Committee, will engage young people in responding to hate in Alberta. We would like to thank the Department of Justice, Government of Canada for their support to this forum as part of the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week.
Who:
Young people, between the ages of 16-24.
What will we be doing at the forum?
Foster an understanding of hate, its impacts and the important role young people can play in being an active witness
Hear from young people who have experienced hate first-hand
Play an integral role in creating identities and scenarios related to hate which will be incorporated into an interactive smart phone app
Connect and share ideas with youth from across Alberta
Kickstart the #stophateab campaign by engaging in social media and sharing perspectives on hate and inclusion
Watch the 2015 Calgary Hate Crime Awards ceremony and engage with award recipients
Participant Options:
Participants will participate virtually in a half day program from 9 am – 11:30 am. A select number of schools will host local events at this point to present local AHCC awards and foster a conversation with students.
To Confirm Your Participation/Register:
email info@jhcentre.org or call 780.453.2638
Thank you to the Department of Justice, Government of Canada for their support to this forum as part of the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week.
AGM and Lecture from Chief Robert Philp: May 6
April 6, 2015
Looking Forward: Human Rights in Alberta
On May 6th, Robert Philp Q.C., Chief of the Commission and Tribunals, will reflect on current trends in human rights in the province and highlight prominent issues that should concern all Albertans. He will consider the future vision for human rights in the Commission and possibilities for meaningful collaboration.
Wednesday, May 6
7 pm
3rd Floor Boardroom, Lacerte Building, Campus St. Jean (8406 Marie-Anne Gaboury Street), Edmonton
Light refreshments and wine will be served.
Keynote presentation will be preceeded by the Annual General Meeting of the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights.
Please RSVP to info@jhcentre.org or 780.453.2638.
