“This is what happens when you aren’t taught how to bead.” – Gail Cyr Project Type: Documentary Runtime: 55 minutes 53 seconds Completion Date: November 20, 2019 Country of Origin: Canada Country of Filming: Canada Language: English
Ambe Chenemu, Ndilo Chief Ernest Betsina, Cynthia Mufandaedza (Yellowknife city councillor), Gerri Sharpe and more speak…. Jun 09, 2020 “Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“… Hundreds gather for Yellowknife demonstration in solidarity with Black Lives Matter People marched from Multiplex Arena to RCMP station downtown in demonstration against anti-Black racism Jun 09, 2020 […] The protests were peaceful with those gathered remaining quiet while speakers made their remarks, except for when being led in chants. While the mass of people did not maintain two metres distance from one another, nearly everyone was wearing a face mask. “While I understand it, we’re in the middle of a pandemic, so is the rest of the world [and] everybody else is marching,” said Graham. “Yes, we’re in the middle of a pandemic, but a lot of people view racism as a pandemic. Racism is a real pandemic. And people are upset.” Clarifications – A previous version of this story said that PSAC North organized this event. Although the organization promoted the event, it was organized by different community members and activists. Jun 09, 2020 8:38 PM CT …” https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yellowknife-blm-demonstration-anti-racism-1.5604916
“…Organizer Ambe Chenemu addressed the crowd first, speaking about racism in Canadian society, both past and present. He also called on allies to no longer ignore racism when they see it. “People have died for this, people continue to die for this and those lives were not wasted,” Chenemu said. “Are you going to speak up when you see racism? Are you going to do something when you see racism?”. […] Ndilo Chief Ernest Betsina spoke of the racism he has faced as an Indigenous man. “As an Indigenous man I represent a people who suffer and continue to suffer because of residential schools,” he said. […] Yellowknife city councillor Cynthia Mufandaedza spoke about the importance of embracing diversity. “The world is ready to change,” she said. “As a community we must recommit to changing ourselves.” Also in attendance was Mayor Rebecca Alty as well as several RCMP officers. …” https://cklbradio.com/2020/06/10/hundreds-attend-yellowknife-anti-racism-demonstration/
Black Lives Matter Demonstration #BLM, Yellowknife, NWT, 🇨🇦: Ambe Chenemu, Ndilo Chief Ernest Betsina, Cynthia Mufandaedza (Yellowknife city councillor), Gerri Sharpe and more speak…. June 09, 2020 “Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“… For the purposes of this “employer” includes not-for-profit Boards and arts organizations. The term “cultural worker” includes individuals who may be referred to as employees, self-employed artists, contractors and volunteers…. ”
Responding to Harassment for Cultural Workers
“… A 30-minute animated artist/worker/employee training resource on ‘what actions to take when experiencing/witnessing harassment’ with a questionnaire to test learner recall of key points. …”
Responding to Harassment for Employers
“… A 30-minute management training resource on ‘responding to allegations of harassment in the workplace’ with a questionnaire to test learner recall of key points. …”
Via / Thanks to: Cultural Human Resources Council Tool on harassment
“… As officers with the 🇨🇦 Canada Border Services Agency examined his bag and his phone, he asked what grounds they had for suspecting him. “They said because I’m an artist,” said Hogan, who was based in Halifax with the navy from 2001 to 2005. “They read it on my file and said that was a trigger, because they don’t believe that artists could even afford to go on vacation, basically.” Even harder for the officers to believe, he said, was that an artist could take a four-star vacation in the Dominican Republic in March, flying in a premium class…” https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/artist-tim-hogan-detained-cbsa-1.5090973
The TRC report urges Canadian journalism programs and media schools to “require education for all students on the history of Aboriginal peoples.”
ITK’s Natan Obed scolds reporters
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on as Natan Obed, President of the ITK, speaks during a press conference in Iqaluit, Nunavut “…Questions moved to the SNC-Lavalin affair, which has been dominating the news cycle in Ottawa for the last month. The shift in focus, away from human rights abuses experienced by Inuit, prompted Obed to scold reporters and remind media of its role in reconciliation. Full transcript of his comments below: “I think something that the media should reflect on is that throughout all of this, there has always been more important stories. And the stories of human rights abuses to Inuit. Every time there is something that happens, such as an apology today, there are other stories in the world. But the fact that media passed right by the people whose human rights abuses were not told by the media for decades to other stories of the day is still a reflection on the work that needs to happen in reconciliation. The Inuit who were apologized today matter. This story matters. It is a Canadian story. And I recognize that there are other media stories that matter as well. But I do hope in the future there can be more respect given to the place and time and the people who deserve to have their story told. And the media have a strong role to play to tell it.” Obed is president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, a national non-profit organization that represents 53 communities in the north. “Media and reconciliation” is a subsection in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action. The TRC report urges Canadian journalism programs and media schools to “require education for all students on the history of Aboriginal peoples.”….” https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2019/03/08/natan-obed-media-snc-lavalin_a_23688192/
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Harassment Training resources for 🇨🇦 cultural workers, artists, employees & employers
2019-06-07
“… For the purposes of this “employer” includes not-for-profit Boards and arts organizations. The term “cultural worker” includes individuals who may be referred to as employees, self-employed artists, contractors and volunteers…. ”
Responding to Harassment for Cultural Workers
‘what actions to take when experiencing/witnessing harassment’
with a questionnaire to test learner recall of key points. …”
Responding to Harassment for Employers
‘responding to allegations of harassment in the workplace’
with a questionnaire to test learner recall of key points. …”
Via / Thanks to: Cultural Human Resources Council Tool on harassment
“… A new tool on Workplace Harassment and Violence in CHRC’s HR Management Toolkit© focusses on the development of policies and procedures to prevent and deal with harassment in the arts….”
http://respectfulartsworkplaces.ca/training-resources-on-harassment
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