Proud to protect refugees

CROSS-CULTURAL, INFORMATION-SHARING

BROWN BAG LUNCH SESSION

Refreshments will be provided

DATE: Thursday, April 4, 2013

TIME: 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.         

PRESENTERS:

The Honourable Christine Melnick, Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism

Tom Denton, Hospitality House Refugee Ministries

Mohamed (Damsho) Ali, Group for Oromo Community Development

Jim Mair, North End Sponsorship Team and Canadian Council for Refugees

PRESENTATION:         Refugee Rights Day – “Proud to Protect Refugees”

April 4^th, 2013 marks the 28^th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1985 Singh decision.  In this decision the Supreme Court found that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the fundamental rights of refugees.

The panelists will share four unique perspectives on their efforts to support refugees.

HOST: Welcome Place

LOCATION: Multi-purpose Room, 521 Bannatyne Avenue

This session forms part of a regular opportunity to learn more about the complexities, rewards and challenges of providing services to newcomers to Canada in Winnipeg – with a particular focus on war-affected peoples. It’s a problem-solving opportunity as well, so your contribution to the discussion will be appreciated. 

These sessions are coordinated by the Network of Organizations for War Affected Newcomers.