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Join us on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination for an in-depth panel discussion on allyship and the #ITSTARTS Campaign.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Panel Discussion
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Q&A
Join us live on YouTube (no registration required): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NGECUXYwWo
Register to join via Zoom: https://algonquincollege.zoom.us/.../WN...
Panellists:
Michèle Newton: Speaker, Expert, Advocate
Lenore Keeshig: Storyteller, Poet, Scholar, Journalist; Member of the Chippewas of the Nawash Unceded First Nation
Barb Clarke: Professor, Social Sciences, Algonquin College
Moderators:
Emeka Onuoha: International Community Engagement Coordinator, Georgian College
Kara McNeil: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator, Algonquin College
#ITSTARTS is a public awareness initiative developed by the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership to encourage positive communication among residents to reduce racism and discrimination. This year’s event will expand to include the Local Immigration Partnership of Lanark & Renfrew as well as the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership.
About the #ITSTARTS campaign: https://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/ccs/lip/itstarts