Discussion relating to relevance and usage of information posted in workshops.

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zuraidaramdin

NATIONAL
Canadian Human Rights Commission .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1-800-999-6899
Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime . .. .. .. .. .1-877-232-2610
The Canadian Safe School Network (CSSN) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1-877-337-0336
ShelterNet: Making the Links for Abused Women
(in 10 languages).. .www.shelternet.ca
Egale Canada.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1-888-204-7777
PROVINCIAL
Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission: To call toll-free, dial 310-0000 and then enter the area code and phone number. For province-wide free access from a cellular phone,
enter *310 (for Rogers Wireless) or #310 (for TELUS and Bell), followed by the area code and
phone number. Website: http://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca
Aboriginal Consulting Services Association of Alberta .. .. .. ..780-448-0378
AISH Network of Alberta .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 780-482-8921
Alberta Ombudsman: To call toll-free, dial 310-0000
and dial either (780) 427-2756 (Edmonton)
or (403) 297-6185 (Calgary). Website: http://www.ombudsman.ab.ca
Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1-866-331-3933
*Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 780-421-7400
http://www.emcn.ab.ca
Human Rights Complaint Form:
http://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/pub ... ts/493.asp
Kerby Elder Abuse Line (Calgary) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .403-705-3250
Seniors’ Abuse HelpLine (Edmonton) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..780-454-8888

Calgary
Counselling
Calgary Counselling Centre...............................................403-265-4980
Calgary Family Service.....................................................403-269-9888
Catholic Family Service.....................................................403-233-2360
CHR Acess Mental Health Line...........................................403-943-1500
Distress Centre...............................................................403-266-1605

Legal Information/Services
Calgary Legal Guidance....................................................403-234-9266
Legal Aid Society of Alberta...............................................403-297-2260

Youth Services
Bullying Helpline (provincial)..........................................1-888-456-2323
Exit Community Outreach.................................................403-262-9953
Kids Help Phone...........................................................1-888-668-6868
Teen line - Distress Centre (24 hrs.)..................................403-264-8336

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Discrimination 3(1) No person shall publish, issue or display or cause to be published, issued or displayed before the public any statement, publication, notice, sign, symbol, emblem or other representation that
(a) indicates discrimination or an intention to discriminate against a person or a class of persons, or
(b) is likely to expose a person or a class of persons to hatred or contempt COMBATING HATE AND BIAS CRIME AND INCIDENTS IN ALBERTA 44 because of the race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income or family status of that person or class of persons.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to interfere with the free expression of opinion on any subject.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to
(a) the display of a notice, sign, symbol, emblem or other representation displayed to identify facilities customarily used by one gender,
(b) the display or publication by or on behalf of an organization that
(i) is composed exclusively or primarily of persons having the same political or religious beliefs, ancestry or place of origin, and
(ii) is not operated for private profit,
of a statement, publication, notice, sign, symbol, emblem or other representation indicating a purpose or membership qualification of the organization, or
(c) the display or publication of a form of application or an advertisement that may be used, circulated or published pursuant to section 8(2),
if the statement, publication, notice, sign, symbol, emblem or other
representation is not derogatory, offensive or otherwise improper.
RSA 1980 cI-2 s2;1985 c33 s2;1990 c23 ss2,3;1996 c25 s5

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Ethnic and Racial Minority Communities

“If your skin is not white – you are not equal” (focus group participant).

In the months after the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001, the Calgary Police Service recorded increases in racism, prejudice, and acts of hatred toward Arab and Muslim individuals or anyone presumed to be Middle Eastern or Islamic(personal communication, former CPS Hate/Bias Crime Coordinator, 2007). Several interview participants felt the war on terror and the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have fuelled a level of mistrust and a feeling of discomfort for Canada’s mainstream and visible minority communities. From the AHCS, racial groups were found to be equally victimized across the province (Figure #3 below).

The immigrant community is the fastest growing group in Canada, and most of the recent arrivals are people who are visible minorities. As well, Canadian born individuals from visible minority backgrounds make up 18-25% of the population. Demographic trends indicate that by 2011, immigration will account for all growth in the labour force, and by 2031, it will account for any growth in the country’s population
(Jedwab, 2002, p. 8). Many Alberta corporations and municipalities are witnessing these trends occurring right now. Rural communities, including Brooks, Red Deer, and Fort McMurray, are struggling with the challenges of integrating these new Canadians. Interviewees in these communities noted that hate/ bias manifested itself in bullying, which was often not effectively dealt with by school or law enforcement officials. Respondents to the AHCS reported that over 50% of hate crimes occur at elementary and secondary schools, with victims being youth (ages 13-20 years). This supports previous research conducted in Calgary, where all 107 youth interviewed (ages 12-24 years) reported they were witnesses or victims of
discriminatory incidents, much of which was perpetuated by the teachers and schools (Pruegger and Kiely, 2002, p 17-19).

“He spit at me and told me to go back where I came from” (Immigrant youth)

Combating Hate and Bias Crime and Incidents in Alberta
Current Responses and Recommendation for the Future - July 2007 p.13 by Kanata Intercultural Consulting Inc.

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ILES offers assistance in dealing with government procedures and applications including but not limited to:
- Health Care
- Housing
- Child Subsidies
- Taxes
- Employment Insurance
- Immigration Issues

Tellisa Cairns
Program Coordinator
phone: 403-526-5916
e-mail: ilesjhs@telus.net
Medicine Hat John Howard Society
#208, 535 - 3rd Street SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0H2

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