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MAGMA

March 2006

The Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area, Inc presents, "Confronting Myths and Removing Barriers, Refugee Rights Day Conference," April 4th, 2006.

The Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area, Inc (MAGMA) and its partners will be holding a Refugee Rights Day Conference at the Moncton City Hall, from 6 till 8:00 pm, April 4th, 2006. From 5:00 till 6:00, information access tables and a potluck featuring international cuisine will be made available.

The Refugee Rights Day Conference: "Confronting Myths and Removing Barriers" will be held in commemoration of the April 4th, 1985 Supreme Court of Canada’s crucial ruling that made the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protect the rights of refugee claimants in Canada. It was at this time that the court determined that the right to life, liberty, and the security of the person in accordance with the principals of fundamental justice apply to refugee claimants in Canada. This ruling was called the Singh decision. This is a pinnacle day for all Canadians. MAGMA challenges you to get informed. Join us on April 4th, 2006 and help make a difference.

 

"A long journey begins with one step forward"

Information Tables Access Tables 5- 6pm

International Potluck: International cuisine provided by local restaurants 5-6

Conference- 6-8pm

 

Presentations

M. Lee Cohen: Barrister and Solicitor. Halifax, Nova Scotia

Canadian Lawyer who specializes in immigration, refugees and human rights matters.

"Refugee Myths, Barriers and Facts"

M. Jack Haller

: Barrister and Solicitor. Moncton, NB.

General Law Practionner

"Immigrant and Refugee Board: Canadian Refugee Tribunal"

Rowena Hopkins

: Atlantic Provinces World University Services Canada (WUSC)

Coordinator and Canadian Student Refugee Program Resource Developer

Grande-Digue, NB

"Refugee Settlement in Atlantic Canada through the Student Refugee Program of the World University Services Canada"

Hilaire Dossouvi Logo

Togo, West Africa

MAGMA Participant

"L’Amère Saveur de la Liberté »

Laverne Lewycky-

Moncton, NB

Professor in Communications at Atlantic Baptist University.

"An Overview of the 1985 Singh Decision"

Sonya Varma- Moncton, NB

Broadcast Journalist. Has worked with both CBC Radio and CBC Television.

"Common Thread: Refugees Stories"

Gilles Arsenault-

Moncton, NB.

MAGMA Settlement Councilor

"Upon Arrival: How MAGMA Helps Integrate Newcomers into Canadian Society."

 

Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact:

Contact: Angelique J. Reddy

Multicultural Association of Greater Moncton Area, Inc

1299A Mountain.road, Suite 2

Moncton, NB

E1C 2T9

Tel: 855-7819 ext:2

Fax: (506) 857-9430

magma...@yahoo.ca