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2009 Sybil Shack Human Rights Youth Award
The recipient for the 2009 Sybil Shack Human Rights Youth Award is Anna-Celestrya Carr. She is creative youth leader who has focused her energy and dedication on her Aboriginal roots, and on advancing the rights of Aboriginal Woman. Anna-Celestrya has worked with many organizations and institutions to promote the rights of Aboriginal women, including the University of Manitoba when she was vice president of the University’s Aboriginal Students Association.
Recipients of the Human Rights Commitment Award of Manitoba and the Sybil Shack Human Rights Youth Award
On Wednesday December 9, 2009, the Manitoba Human Rights Commission, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties will jointly present the Human Rights Commitment Award of Manitoba and the Sybil Shack Human Rights Youth Award during a luncheon at the Kum Koon Garden Restaurant.
MARL’s Human Rights Education Program introduces new staff
MARL is welcoming Nadine McCaughan as the new Program Developer for the Human Rights Education Program. Nadine has a bachelors of Education from the University of Manitoba. She also holds a degree in International Relations from the University of British Columbia. Currently Nadine is studying for a Master’s degree in Library Sciences and is also working part-time for the Winnipeg Public Libraries.
An Introduction and invitation from MARL’s new President Estelle Lamoureux
Greetings. I am a continuing member of MARL’s board of directors and am happy to be taking on the role of president this year. I am currently the principal of Collège Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau, a French immersion UNESCO high school in Winnipeg. The path that I have journeyed to where I am today has been filled with miracles and wonderful adventures. Almost every step of the way has led me towards children and education and that is what inevitably brought me to MARL. I truly believe it is our responsibility to make sure that the next generation has a voice and informed voice on human rights.
Annual General Meeting
Monday, June 22, 2009
Board Room, Legal Aid Manitoba
4th Floor, 294 Portage Avenue
(turn right off elevator)
5:30 p.m. Registration & Membership Renewal
6:00 p.m. Call to Order
MARL Welcomes New Executive Director
We are very pleased to announce that Cindy Murdoch has joined MARL as our new Executive Director, starting on June 1, 2009.
Cindy is a history graduate from the University of Winnipeg and has taken courses in both the Political Science and Human Rights and Global Studies programs. She has been very active in the community, volunteering with the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council, the Manitoba Human Rights Commission and the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation. Her volunteer experience has provided Cindy with a strong understanding of human rights and civil liberties as well as the challenges facing disadvantaged groups. Cindy is passionate about educating and advocating for human rights and civil liberties.
Human Rights Commitment Award of Manitoba and the Sybil Shack Human Rights Youth Award Presented
On Wednesday December 10, 2008, International Human Rights Day, the Manitoba Human Rights Commission, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties jointly presented the Human Rights Commitment Award of Manitoba to Yude Henteleff and Irene McKay and the Sybil Shack Human Rights Youth Award Joe A. to Ross School of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Conference - International Human Rights Day, December 10, 2008
Into the Future
Right to Know Week: September 29 - October 3
Across Canada it's Right to Know Week, a week to raise awareness about government secrecy and access to information legislation. For further information on Right to Know Week, go to www.RightToKnow.ca. MARL is co-sponsoring three events.
Know your Right to Know
Media personalities, other experienced access to information seeks and access to information professionals will share their experiences and answer your questions:
Wednesday, October 1, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Portage Place Edmonton Court
Welcome
Welcome to the new MARL web page. These pages are currently undergoing a restructuring to implement the Drupal content management system.
Watch this page in fall for information on current MARL activities. Meanwhile, all the existing information has been transferred to the new system and is available under the various menus.