Lori Nicotine, centre, joins others in an anti-racism march in North Battleford. The annual march will take place this year on March 21. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

By Angela Brown

Stamping out racism

Anti-racism forum, march planned in N.B.

Feb 25, 2019 | 5:23 PM

The Battlefords will be a hub for the area for a series of events coming up that focus on raising awareness and helping put a stop to racism.

The activities coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21.

On Monday, March 11 Saskatchewan poet and educator Zoey Roy will present during The Ally Affirmation workshop on racism at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford.

The aim of the workshop is also to encourage participants to ask themselves whether racism plays a part in their decision making, so they can make more positive changes for the future.

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While the event takes place at the Chapel Gallery, people who wish to participate need to register in advance by calling the Allen Sapp Gallery, which oversees both galleries. The event is free to attend and commences with a meal at 6 p.m. , followed by a workshop running from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

On March 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Don Ross Centre, the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre will join the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan in hosting a Community Forum on Racism. Participants will discuss the issue of racism respectfully, how to identify it, and look for solutions. The event is part of the Truth and Reconciliation Action effort. The public is invited to attend.

“It brings some awareness to people’s issues in the community,” _{Annette McGovern, executive director at Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre}

The March Out Racism walk will go on March 21, organized by the Battelfords Immigration Resource Centre.

“It brings awareness to everyone,” Annette McGovern, the executive director at Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre, said. “We’ve had more and more people join the march each year.”

She said people need to look inside themselves and ask if racism plays any part in their decision-making too, with the hope they will make better decisions in the future.

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