International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Wednesday, March 21

On Wednesday, March 21 at 3 p.m. the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will proclaim the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Wood Buffalo.

When: Wednesday, March 21 at 3p.m.

Where: Jubilee Centre Foyer (or front steps, if weather permitting)

This date was chosen by the United Nations to draw attention to the continuing fight against all forms of racial discrimination. The date also marks the 46th anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa, where 69 demonstrators were shot and killed during a non-violent protest against the Apartheid.

Support the organizing committee, fellow co-workers and the global community by joining the reading of the proclamation. Cake and refreshments will be served immediately following.

For more information, please contact Elaine Moores 

elaine.moores@woodbuffalo.ab.ca

Celebrating Alberta Women - A call for Submissions

Good Afternoon Everyone, 

We have recently received some exciting information about a new opportunity to nominate and celebrate a special woman in your community! It’s called, Mistresses of the Modern-Celebrating Alberta Women through stories competition and it is presented by ATB Financial.

This is a wonderful way to acknowledge the vital contributions of a woman who works and/or volunteers within your community. So I would encourage you to consider nominating an amazing woman today. The fact that you nominate this person will show her that what she has done and continues to do, makes a significant difference and that you appreciate her! Please be sure to spread the word by sharing this email with anyone you think may know of someone.

Please take a moment to visit the ATB website for Mistresses of the Modern: Celebrating Alberta Women through Stories criteria, guidelines and nomination packages.
-the general page is http://wearealberta.ca
-and the direct link is http://wearealberta.ca/OurCommunities/Sponsorships/MistressesoftheModern/tabid/238/Default.aspx

Please note: The Nomination Deadline Sunday, February 19, at 11:59 p.m., 2012

Arianna Johnson
Executive Director
Fort McMurray Food Bank Association
Charitable Donation Number: 10739 4934 RR0001
Phone 780-743-1125
Cell 780-880-0667
arianna@fortmcmurrayfoodbank.com