Multiculturalism - Dr. Lupul to Speak

For a unique, historical perspective on Ukrainians and the Policy of Multiculturalism in Canada, here's an opportunity to hear Dr. Manoly Lupul.   He has a very close perspective on its origins, impact and some personal observations on the legacy of this widely accetped policy.  On Thursday, October 25, 2012, the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Calgary is hosting a dinner meeting with guest speaker! 

Dr. Lupul is Professor Emeritus of the University of Alberta, one of the many minds who contributed to the development of the founding principles of the multiculturalism policy for Canada. Over his career, and in the forty years since the Government of Canada enacted the policy of Multiculturalism, the world has changed significantly.  In fact it is believed that the adoption of this policy in Canada has fundamentally changed how ethnocultural groups are perceived and treated here in Canada, paving the way for change elsewhere.

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Come hear how community advocacy, and interactions with policy makers, contributed to Government policy, and how Canada has evolved over time -everything from perceptions of cultural maintenance, inter-cultural communication, integration and race relations.  What an interesting discussion to have with Dr. Manoly Lupul - hope you can attend.

Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the Valhalla Ballroom in the Danish Canadian Club, 727 - 11th Avenue SW
Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Calgary
Box 6474, Station D, Calgary AB T2P 2E1
Phone 403-670-5477
e-mail: admin@ucpbacalgary.org
www.ucpbacalgary.ca

http://www.ualberta.ca/CIUS/ukrcan/ucp-press/lup-vis.htm

http://www.ualberta.ca/CIUS/ukrcan/ucp-press/lup-ukr.htm

Multiculturalism and the Canadian Identity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCUOosz36yY

Kenney Interview on KONTAKT

Privet! or Dobrijden'!
These are greetings of welcome among Ukrainian and Western Canadians. And they are open opportunities to conversation about (among other realities) one's experiences with language, culture, religion, community values, volunteerism, services, employment, new social circumstances - all because of a life decision to make a change. Establishing oneself economically, socially, culturally, sometimes a person is glad to tap into the experiences of the Ukrainian Canadian community. There is much to learn, on both sides of the equation.

The Ukrainian Canadian television show KONTAKT recently aired an interview with Jason Kenney, the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. The program contains some very valuable information about our Canadian government's role in making the world a better place for everyone.

Canadian democracy is a participation sport, it is the citizen's responsibility to be the change we hope to see in the world - speaking truth to issues. I hope you will take a moment to view the interview, and take an active role in Canada's future.

Immigration Issues in Canada  -  Super Visas and family sponsorship  -  Canada’s position on democracy in Ukraine  -  Asylum of former KGB operative Mikhail Lennikov  -    http://www.ukrcdn.com/2012/08/24/jason-kenney-on-canadian-immigration-ukrainian-documentary-and-kgb-op-lennikov/

See you for discussion and companionship in Calgary's Ukrainian community!