Understanding Truth and Reconciliation
Mar.
4
12:00 p.m.12:00

Understanding Truth and Reconciliation

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This video explains the basic concepts of Truth and Reconciliation from the arrival of colonial settlers to today’s efforts to make amends for human rights injustices against Canada’s Indigenous people. The purpose of the video is to educate and inform Canadians about Truth and Reconciliation and to explore ways to create a better future for Canada’s Indigenous people.

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ACLRC's Black History Month Event
Feb.
8
12:00 p.m.12:00

ACLRC's Black History Month Event

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Black people in North America have faced historical inequities in schooling that account for their underrepresentation in particular educational paths – most notably, the STEM fields – which, in turn, accounts for their lack of economic mobility. As such, the society misses out on the potential educational, social, economic and scientific contributions that could emerge from Black minds. And since educational institutions have been slow to change, Black students have, in response, come together to create spaces for thriving. In this panel presentation, we will discuss the ways in which Black students worked to realize their aspirational goals with the support of educational sponsors.

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International Human Rights Protections for Children in Armed Conflict
Nov.
15
12:00 a.m.00:00

International Human Rights Protections for Children in Armed Conflict

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International Human Rights Protections for Children in Armed Conflict - Join ACLRC in person or virtually (We reserve to the right to move the event to virtual only, depending on registration) for

Commemoration of International Human Rights Day and to celebrate 75th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights!

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Housing Crisis: How is the Right to Housing being Ensured in Canada?
Oct.
31
12:00 p.m.12:00

Housing Crisis: How is the Right to Housing being Ensured in Canada?

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Canada is facing a severe housing shortage that is contributing to unprecedented increases in housing prices in almost every part of the country.

Join us virtually or in person to discuss this problem and how is the Right to Housing being Ensured in Canada?  

Please forward this to your family and friends, share it on your social media, and help us to advertise this event. Register and tell me how you would like to attend, if you haven't already done so. Looking forward to seeing you virtually or in person.

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AI Facial Recognition Technology - The Black Box Hurting Black People
Mar.
23
12:00 p.m.12:00

AI Facial Recognition Technology - The Black Box Hurting Black People

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The recent years have witnessed the increasing use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) in the public sectors – from immigration to criminal law enforcement and much more.

The technology has been touted as a major innovation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). However, the use of this technology comes with increasing concern about its ability to perpetuate bias and discrimination against Blacks and people of colour.

This presentation seeks to further the concept of algorithmic racism by examining how AI facial recognition technology adversely impacts Blacks and people of colour.

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COVID-19 Vaccines  and  the Duty to Accommodate
Jan.
31
2:00 p.m.14:00

COVID-19 Vaccines and the Duty to Accommodate

“Mandating COVID-19 vaccines in Canada, including Alberta, has made it difficult for individuals with medical conditions and disabilities to access some venues. These individuals feel they have been discriminated against and do not know what legal recourse they have. What does the law say about discrimination and the duty to accommodate?”

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Mar.
24
12:00 p.m.12:00

Anti-Discrimination Day - A Panel Discussion on Bill C-51 and its impact on Racialized Minorities

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The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21) commemorates the police killing of 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid “pass laws”. As we mark this day, we must have a constructive dialogue about Canada’s own Bill C-51, Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015, and its implications for racialized minorities in Canada. Panelists will discuss their concerns about the Bill, the apparent strong acceptance of the Bill by the majority of Canadians, ways Canadians can learn more about the Bill and its impact and more effective alternative measures for addressing radicalization and terrorism in Canada.

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The Freedom to Offend: Free Expression On Alberta Transit
Feb.
5
12:00 p.m.12:00

The Freedom to Offend: Free Expression On Alberta Transit

American Freedom Defence Initiative v The City of Edmonton: Court Number 1403-06143

 What are the reasonable limits on free expression in the context of religious criticism? Edmonton Chambers will be faced with this question on February 20, 2015. The American Freedom Defence Initiative (AFDI) has launched a suit after the City of Edmonton’s transit authority pulled its advertisements from city buses after receiving complaints. The ads directed Muslim women and girls living in fear of so-called “honour killings” to contact AFDI’s website. AFDI maintains that its ads sought to assist Canadian women and girls, and promote gender equality and the rule of law. Edmonton residents who complained called the ads “discriminatory” and “offensive”.  A 3-person panel will discuss the scope of free expression in Canada, the reasonable limits that can be imposed on it.

Sarah Burton, LL.B., LL.M., ACLRC

Ola P. Malik M.A., LL.B., LL.M., City of Calgary

Geoff Ellwand, J.D., Ruttan Bates, Former CBC Producer & Reporter

Light Snacks will be provided

This is a free event  but please register e: aclrcinfo@gmail.com or p: 403-220-2505

 

 

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