2010 Human Rights Forum

2010 Globalfest Human Rights Forum

Human Rights Forum Schedule:

subject to change at any time.

Breakfasts:

Generation Y and Diversity Issues
Topic: Developing a Culture of Inclusiveness
Time: 7:30 am- 9:30 am
Location: The Calgary Chamber of Commerce, ENMAX Ballroom, 100-6th Avenue SW
Admission: $35.00/person
(Includes 2 complimentary GlobalFest General Admission tickets per person on Portugal Night, Tuesday August 24, 2010)
Feature Speaker: Michelle Dagnino, A leading expert on youth engagement and generational change, learn from Michelle's insight into generational demographics and the issues of diversity.
To buy tickets please e-mail breakfast@globalfest.ca or call 403-569-9679

To buy tickets please e-mail breakfast@globalfest.ca or call 403-569-9679

Dates:

Monday, May 2 - Friday, May 7 2010
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location:John Dutton Theatre, The Calgary Central Public Library, 616 Macleod Tr. SE
Dates:

Sun. May 2: Free Screening of Prom Night in Mississippi

Mon. May 3: Prom Night in Mississippi Starring Morgan Freeman

Tue. May 4: Aboriginal Youth Experience

Wed. May 5: Gangs Are Not Child's Play

Thu. May 6: Cultural Diversity in K-12 Education

Fri. May 7: Breakfast

Fri. May 7: Immigrant and Refugee Experience

Complimentary Lunch Provided on a First Come First Served Basis

GlobalFest Youth Forum 2010
presented by:

April 26 - 30, May 3 & 4 2010

UNITY Charity and the Hobbema Community Cadet Corps will be providing presentations for our augural year in the following schools:

  • Lester B. Pearson High School
  • Bishop McNally High School
  • Forest Lawn High School
  • James Fowler High School
  • Jack James High School
  • Father Lacombe High School

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Free Screening of Prom Night in Mississippi

Featured Speakers: , Director, Producer, and Patricia Aquino, Producer

Free Screening of Prom Night in Mississippi with Introduction by Paul Saltzman, Director & Producer and Patricia Aquino, Producer

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Road NW

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Monday, May 3rd 2010

Prom Night in Mississippi Starring Morgan Freeman

Featured Speakers: Paul Saltzman, Director, Producer, and Patricia Aquino, Producer

In 1997, Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman offered to pay for the senior prom at Charleston High School in Mississippi under one condition: the prom had to be racially integrated. His offer was ignored. In 2008, Freeman offered again. This time the school board accepted, and history was made.

Lunch 11:30 am- 1:30 pm

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Tuesday, May 4th 2010

Aboriginal Youth Experience

Featured Speakers: Constable Richard Huculiak and Cadets

The largest Aboriginal Community Cadet Corps Program in the World has been successful in reducing crime, violence, school bullying, drug abuse and gang association. Let's find out why.

Lunch 11:30 am- 1:30 pm

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Wednesday, May 5th 2010

Gangs Are Not Child's Play

Featured Speaker: Constable Garret Swihart

Gangs are not just a police, a school, or a family problem. Gangs are a community problem. Let's talk about solutions.

Lunch 11:30 am- 1:30 pm

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Thursday, May 6th 2010

Cultural Diversity in K-12 Education

Featured Speaker: Hieu Van Ngo, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Coalition for Equal Access to Education

Speakers: Elizabeth Gouthro, Director, Diversity, Learning Support, CBE, Hieu Van Ngo, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Coalition for Equal Access to Education, Keray Henke, Deputy Minister, Education, Government of Alberta, Maria Steinborn, Supervisor, English as a Second Language, CCSD

The number of ESL students in Alberta has tripled but a new report states schools have not adequately provided quality ESL education or addressed cultural diversity. What are the next steps?

Lunch 11:30 am- 1:30 pm

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Friday, May 7th 2010

Generation Y and Diversity Issues
Topic: Developing a Culture of Inclusiveness
Time: 7:30 am- 9:30 am
Location: The Calgary Chamber of Commerce, ENMAX Ballroom, 100-6th Avenue SW
Admission: $35.00/person
(Includes 2 complimentary GlobalFest General Admission tickets per person on Portugal Night, Tuesday August 24, 2010)
Feature Speaker: Michelle Dagnino, A leading expert on youth engagement and generational change, learn from Michelle's insight into generational demographics and the issues of diversity.
To buy tickets please e-mail breakfast@globalfest.ca or call 403-569-9679

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Friday, May 7th 2010

Immigrant and Refugee Experience

Featured Speaker: Michel Chikwanine, Me to We

From Child Soldier to Child Activist: The Journey to Hope. A former child soldier, Michel has endured and overcome unimaginable struggles. His belief in the possibility for change makes him a truly remarkable individual.

Lunch 11:30 am- 1:30 pm

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2009 Human Rights Forum Archives

2008 Human Rights Forum Archives

schedule:

GlobalFest FilmFest
Jan. 29, 30 and 31
Human Rights Forum presented by TD
May 3 - 7
Chinatown Street Festival
Aug. 14
Trico Homes International Fireworks Festival & Golder Associates OneWorld Festival
Aug. 20, 22, 24, 26, 28
Albert Park/Radisson Heights - Forest Lawn Centennial Homecoming
Aug. 28

Get Your Tickets

Tickets are also available for purchase at all Calgary Co-op Customer Service offices and Marlborough Mall

sponsors

Bow Valley calgary public library calgary sun
CCIS cenovus chamber
CHRC Conco Phillips Ethnicity Catering
Evolution International Hotel OMNI
old spaghetti factory Sheldon Chumir Foundation TD Bank
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