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Events and Activities 2009
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Events and Activities 2008
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Kropka PL – It’s where the Poles meet The launch of new Polish community magazine in Northern Ireland
Date: 16th October, 5 – 7 pm
Venue: Golden Thread Gallery
84 – 94 Great Patrick Street, Belfast
Programme
Keynote speakers: Naomi Long, Lord Mayor of Belfast
Alexander Dietkow, Polish Consul General
James Knox, Equality Commission
Peter Bunting, Irish Congress of Trade Unions
Performance by Polish Saturday School. Polish art, music, food and sociability.
Information stalls.
Kropka PL is the fastest growing monthly magazine targeting the Polish community in Northern Ireland. Our aims are to bring together the two cultures – Polish and Northern Irish, to advice and signpost, to present and inform about events and interesting places, to inspire and empower. Poles read Kropka PL because it is genuine, helpful, enthusiastic, funny and free.
The event is an opportunity for Kropka readers to meet the magazine team and for the local organisations to engage with the Polish community, because Kropka PL – It’s where the Poles meet!
Come and celebrate with us!
Part of the Anti-Racist Workplace Week
For further information please contact Kasia Garbal on Tel: 028 90 247940
European Migrant Worker Seminar
Saturday 17th October
UNISON headquarters
9.30 -1.00 Followed by lunch
The seminar will explore issues facing European migrant workers and will include information about your Rights at Work; update on the Workers Registration Scheme and information on Racism and initiatives to combat racism from migrant worker support organisations.
Presentations will be followed by an interactive session to explore the issues faced by European Migrant Workers and find positive steps to address them.
For more information contact Nathalie Donnelly n.donnelly@unison.co.uk
Launch of Anti-Racist Workplace Week - 19th October 2009
A publicity launch for Anti-Racist Workplace Week will be held in Central Station Belfast at 10.00am on 19th October 2009. The launch will feature the highly acclaimed motion project presenting an interactive music experience. The Motion Project is a multi-cultural musical collective composed of artists representing 18 countries. It aims to address racism, sectarianism and other discrimination issues in Northern Ireland by showing how our individuality can produce something unique and attractive when we work together. The Motion project provides people with the opportunity to hear and play music from around the world and meet others from different cultural backgrounds.
Many thanks to Translink for hosting the launch.
Ikea – Belfast store
Ikea have been assisting the Equality Commission with the dissemination of promotional flyers for Anti-Racist Workplace Week.
During Anti-Racist Workplace week IKEA will be participating in a local radio programme in conjunction with Beyond Skin and Arts and Business for their radio station - Homely Planet. The aim of the programme is to look at ´companies´ cultural social responsibility models and cultural challenges and how companies are impacting on cultural development in Northern Ireland.
Sinead McErlain, HR Manager, will also be speaking at a Breakfast meeting on Thursday 22nd Octoner organised by Ballymena Inter Ethnic Forum, sharing IKEA experiences/ideas with employers in the Ballymena area.
Ikea is also planning to send myth busting emails about migrant workers to staff during the week.
Coleraine Multicultural Forum in association with PSNI
Coleraine Multicultural Forum has organised an evening presentation entitled “PSNI & Diversity” on
Monday 19 October, 6.30 – 7.30pm
Venue: Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart
ALL WELCOME
The presentation will be followed with light refreshments. For more information, please contact:
Zara Curry, Coleraine Borough Council
Tel: 028 7034 7044
Email: zara.curry@colerainebc.gov.uk
OR
Simon Langtry, PSNI
Tel: 0845 600800
Email: simon.langtry@psni.pnn.police.uk
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Anti Racist Week 19 – 23 October 2009
During September and October, leading up to anti-racist week there will be posters and leaflets delivered by hand to Trust Departments in order to talk to staff and encourage them to attend/promote the event.
There will also be posters mailed to every facility in the Trust.
The Trust is planning to mark anti-racist week with an exhibition in public areas.
The theme will be harnessing the talents of all our citizens by building an inclusive community.
Each day of anti racist week there will be an exhibition (in one hospital and one Health and Wellbeing Centre: see list below) of photographs of cultural and religious artefacts together with explanations of their meaning/significance.
There will be a rolling programme of films screened:
- ‘Not in our Town’ – which details how a town community, in USA, worked together to build an inclusive society
- ‘Brown Eyes/ Blue Eyes’
- ‘Don’t Get me Wrong’ - to be confirmed.
There will also be a range of publications available to the public to take away with them.
Each of the exhibitions will be staffed throughout the day – between 10am – 4pm
| Date | Hospital | Health and Wellbeing Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Belfast City | Bradbury |
| Tue 20 | Musgrave Park | Holywood Arches |
| Wed 21 | Royal Victoria | Grove |
| Thurs 22 | Mater | Carlisle |
| Fri 23 | Knockbracken Healthcare Park | Knockbreda |
Tackling Race Hate Through Youth Work – 19th October 10.00-12.00pm.
Are you working with young people in South Belfast? If so we would love to hear from you! As part of Anti-Racist Workplace Week 2009, Youthnet in partnership with South Belfast Round Table has organised a seminar focusing on tackling race hate through youth work. This will be an opportunity to identify key challenges facing youth workers, management staff and volunteers in this area.
The seminar will take place from 10.00 – 12.00pm (with lunch provided afterwards).
Venue: Equality House, 7-9, Shaftesbury Square, Belfast
If you would like to attend please rsvp to bewan@youthnet.co.uk with any dietary requirements by Monday 12th October.
Equality Commission - Reaching Out Programme - 20th October 2009
The Commission is working with Citizens´ Advice Bureau and Advice NI in the Reaching Out Programme. The programme aims to increase awareness of the Commission and equality law among advisers.
We are running a workshop as part of Anti Racist Workplace Week on 20 October 2009 at the Commission´s offices in Belfast. The workshop will last from 10.30am until 1.30pm and includes the following:
- Case studies and exercises aimed at enhancing your equality advisory skills
- Update from Strategic Enforcement Division on recent cases and areas of particular interest to the Commission
- Presentation by Barry Fitzpatrick, Deputy Director, NICEM on the interplay between Race Relations and Immigration legislation
- Immigration update from Eimear McCann, Law Centre
Participants will receive Anti Racist Workplace Week resources such as posters and stickers. If you would like to receive any materials in advance of the event, please contact us on 02890 890890.
If you would like to attend this event, please complete the on-line registration. Attendance at this session is limited to participants in the Reaching Out programme, described above.
A light lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Gayle Wilkinson (028 90 500689) or Una Wilson (028 90 500609)For further information please contact Una Wilson Tel: 028 90 500609 or email: uwilson@equalityni.org
Equality Commission Consul Event – 20th October
On Tuesday, 20 October 2009, from 2 00 pm – 4 00 pm, our Chief Commissioner, Bob Collins and Chief Executive, Evelyn Collins are hosting an Honorary Consul event in Equality House as part of our Intercultural Projects whilst supporting Anti-Racist Workplace Week. This provides us with an excellent platform upon which to base racial equality promotion.
The Equality Commission would like to take the opportunity during this important week to highlight the work which is carried out in this area to ensure ethnic minority communities are aware of their rights under equality legislation and discuss historic and emerging issues to all new and existing communities. A discussion can be facilitated with Honorary Consuls with the rationale for sharing knowledge and experience.
For further details on this event, please contact Donna Fullerton on 028 90 500 604 or dfullerton@equalityni.org.
Local Community meets the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland during Anti Racist Workplace Week 2009
On Tuesday, 20 October 2009, during Anti Racist Workplace Week the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland is inviting local community residents into Equality House for the first time. The event will be hosted by our Chief Commissioner, Bob Collins and will feature around the theme of interculturalism. Delegates will have the opportunity to raise their community issues in relation to equality to the Chief Commissioner, as well as having the opportunity to ask any questions they may have about the Equality Commission.
The discussion will be followed by an inter-cultural lunch to mark Anti-Racist Workplace Week and the day will end with cultural awareness sessions delivered by members of the Indian, Polish, Chinese and Irish Traveller communities to delegates and Equality Commission staff.
This event is by invitation only but for further information, contact Donna Fullerton on email: dfullerton@equalityni.org or 028 90 500 604.
NICEM
NICEM is pleased to announce the launch of its redeveloped website, which is part of its new Communications Strategy, during Anti-Racism in the Workplace Week.
The launch will be held at the Gallery at Ormeau Baths, 18 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, from 4 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday 20 October.
Initial invitations are being made to NICEM Member Groups, members of the All Party Assembly Group for Ethnic Minority Communities and members of the media. However anyone interested in equality, human rights and anti-racism is very welcome to attend.
To register an interest in attending, please contact NICEM’s Communications Officer, Francoise Barlet, at francoiseb.nicem@btconnect.com.
Ballymena Information Session for Migrant Workers, 20th October, 7.00 - 9.00pm
INFORMATION SESSION
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS, REDUNDANCY, UNEMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS
- Do you have problems with your employer?
- Have you lost your job?
- You want to find out about trade unions?
- You want to know about benefits you are entitled to?
20th October 2009, 7 – 9
All Saints Parish centre
11 Cushendall Rd
Ballymena
BT43 7DX
Come and find out about your rights!
This event is part of the Anti-Racist Workplace Week.
Meeting organised by Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Ballymena Inter-Ethnic Forum, Citizens Advice Bureau and Ballymena and Antrim Trades Council
STEP Business Breakfast, Tuesday 20th October 9am to 11am
STEP, Dungannon will be running a Business Breakfast from 9.30 am to 11.00 am in the Community Arts Studio, Dungannon Business Park on Tuesday 20th of October to mark Anti-Racism in the Workplace Week 2009.
Local businesses and organisations in the Dungannon town and surrounding areas will be invited to send representatives to take part in the networking and informational event. STEP and Equality Commission representatives will provide short informational sessions to participants and answer relevant questions on Anti-racism, Equality, Best Practice, Employee rights etc.
Anyone interested in attending should contact Keelin (keelin@stepni.org) or Roisin (roisin@stepni.org) on 02887750211 to confirm their place.
Business in the Community and Belast City Council
Business in the Community and Belfast City Council are organising a lunchtime business briefing for employers on
Wednesday 21st October, 12pm to 2pm
Venue: Chinese Welfare Association, Stranmillis Embankment, Belfast
This event, run in partnership with Business in the Community and Belfast City Council, will showcase best practice initiatives used by local employers to support migrant workers and develop more culturally diverse workforces. Introduced by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, this event will provide information to employers about the needs of migrant workers and also provide practical examples of the great work being done by some of our local public, private and small businesses
For more information or to book a place contact Deborah Johnston, Business in the Community on Tel: 90 460606 or email: deborah.johnston@bitcni.org.uk
Ormeau Business Park - Information session for migrant workers - 21st October 2009
Ormeau Business Park is organising an information day for migrant workers in south Belfast. Information will be available on employment rights, job search and interview skills, English classes, and the start a business programme for people considering self-employment.
For further information contact Patricia McNeill on Tel: 90 339906 or email: Patricia.McNeill@ormeaubusinesspark.com
Ormeau Road Business Park - Enterprise Morning - 21 October 2009 10am - 1pm
As part of Anti Racism Workplace Week Ormeau Road Business Park will be hosting an Enterprise Morning, for people who are interested in setting up their own business.
Click here, for more information.
NASUWT
NASUWT is holding an anti-racism workshop for its members on 21 October 5.30 – 7.30pm, in NASUWT offices, Ben Madigan House, Edgewater Office Park, Edgewater Road, Belfast, BT3 9JQ.
For more information contact Karen Sims on Tel: 028 90 784480
Ards Borough Council – Workshop for staff, 21st October.
Ards Borough Council is organising a workshop for a selection of middle management and operational staff to look at issues surrounding Section 75 including racism, and how these impact upon our service delivery, with a view to producing a few actions for the year ahead.
This will take place on Wednesday 21st October from 9:00 until 1:00.
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
During Anti-Racist Workplace Week the Housing Executive will be displaying the Anti-Racist Workplace Week poster in all offices to demonstrate to both employees and customers our commitment to the initiative.
In addition during the week the Executive will be
- hosting a “Living Library” event in the HQ Library in partnership with NICEM on 21st Oct
- using the intranet to inform all employees about the week
- participating in events and initiatives organised by representative organisations during the week such as NICEM and Chinese Welfare Association
- staff attending training by Belfast City Council on Ending Hate in out Communities
- promoting Race Relations initiatives through the Housing Community Network Annual Conference
For more information contact;
Linda Hutchinson, Race Relations Officer
Tel: 028 90318236
Email: linda.hutchinson@nihe.gov.uk
Clanmill Housing Association
Clanmill Housing Association is holding a coffee morning on 21st October to brief staff on its new policy on employing migrant workers and also its policy on the translation of information and advisory materials into other languages.
Clanmill will also be sending myth busting emails about migrant workers to all staff on each day of Anti-Racist Workplace Week.
Northern Ireland Health and Social Services Interpreting Services 2009 Conference
"Equality and Bilingualism - for a Healthier Society"
The Northern Ireland Health and Social Services Interpreting Service and the Newry and Mourne District Council are hosting a Conference during Anti-Racism Week 2009 covering the topics of Equality of Access to Services and Bilingualism within the Northern Ireland society.
The Conference will combine high profile speakers in a series of presentations and workshops on Equality and Bilingualism.
Time: 9.30am - 16.00pm
Venue: Newry Town Hall, Bank Parade, Newry BT35 6HR
Please book the date in your diary and email
ligia.parizzi@belfasttrust.hscni.net
if you wish to be added into the mailing list for further information.
Click here for a registration form
Ballymena Inter-ethnic Forum - Business Breakfast - 22 October
Ballymena Inter-ethnic Forum is hosting a business breakfast for local employers on 22 October, between 8.30 - 10.00 am. For further information please contact Ivy Ridge Tel: 028 25 648822
Belfast City Council - Diversity Awareness Initiatives for Employees
As part of this year´s Anti-Racist Workplace Week initiative Belfast City Council´s Good Relations Unit is organising monthly diversity awareness initiatives for employees, to include migration awareness training and visits to minority ethnic and faith based organisations.
The purpose of this programme is to encourage an increased awareness of issues around diversity and to provide employees with an opportunity to meet and engage with representatives from other minority ethnic or minority faith based communities.
| Date | Event | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22nd October 11am-2pm |
Visit to Au Munia Tober, Traveller Support Group Transport will be provided | This visit will enable participants to explore the culture of the Traveller community in Northern Ireland and to ask questions about the issues facing Travellers living in Belfast. |
| Wednesday 25th November 9.30-1pm |
Delivery of Migration Awareness Training Venue to be confirmed | A ½ day interactive workshop exploring both inward and outward migration and the rights of migrant workers in Northern Ireland. It aims to dispel myths and provide practical information on issues relating to migration. |
| Wednesday 2nd December 11-2pm |
Visit to the Belfast Islamic Centre | This visit will enable participants to explore the history of the Muslim community in Northern Ireland and to learn about aspects of Islam. An opportunity to observe prayer will be included in the visit |
| Thursday 21st January 11-2pm |
Visit to the Jewish Synagogue Transport will be provided | This visit will enable participants to explore the history of the Jewish community in Northern Ireland and to learn about aspects of the Jewish faith. |
| Thursday 18 February v9.30-2pm |
Ending Hate Crime Training Venue Learning and Development Centre | A ½ day workshop which aims to give participants an understanding of the extent of bias, harassment and hate crimes in their community, the impact of bias and harassment on those targeted and practical skills for response and prevention. |
This project is supported by the European Regional Development Fund under the PEACE III Programme
Newry and Mourne District Council
22 October, 12 - 2 pm, Sean Hollywood Arts Centre, Bank Parade, Newry
Homely Planet and Challenge of Change Project will hold an event for employers ´Arts is to Business as Culture is to Development´.
Homely Planet, an inter(net) cultural radio station for Northern Ireland launch the radio programme ´A is to B as C is to D´ during anti-racism in the workplace week.
The series of radio programmes will be in partnership with the Equality Commission Northern Ireland and will explore with businesses and arts organisations their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) role in Cultural Development. Each radio programme will focus on a business with an open discussion forum with management, staff and guests to explore successes and challenges regarding their CSR model within a developing intercultural society. The programme will be recorded as a series of regular radio shows on Homely Planet, available to download on partner sites.
For more information email homelyplanet@gmail.com or justyna.mccabe@newryandmourne.gov.uk tel. 028 3031 3189
Craigavon Borough Council
Craigavon Borough Council has organised 2 events for the 22nd October
At 8.00 am the Council is hosting a business breakfast for local employers looking at best practice in the employment of migrant workers.
Venue: Craigavon Civic Centre
At 6.00 pm the Council is holding an information session for migrant workers. This session will include advice on starting a business as well as advice on equality rights.
Venue: Lurgan Town Hall
For more information about either of these events contact Davina McCartney, Good Relations Officer on Tel: 028 38 312490
Craigavon Borough Council will also be holding an ´Ending Hate in Our Communities´ Workshop for employees during Anti-Racist Workplace Week.
Community Arts Forum, Artsekta and Down Community Arts
Community Arts Forum, Artsekta and Down Community Arts are organising a conference on 22 October
Venue: Down Arts Centre
Cultural Weave - Delivering community arts with minority ethnic communities in the Down area
It has been identified by local artists, community groups and artistic providers that there is very little minority ethnic arts activity in the Down area.
Community Arts Forum, ArtsEkta and Down Community Arts have come together to organise ´Cultural Weave´, a conference to address this and chart a way forward to increase activity.
The conference is scheduled for 22 October at Down Arts Centre and will include performances by local minority ethnic groups (dance and music), workshops and speakers.
Speakers include Naz Koser from Ulfah Arts, Birmingham. Naz Koser established a Muslim women’s choir and developed arts activity amongst minority ethnic groups who had previously had little artistic contact. Naz will share her experiences with local activists.
Local speakers including Vicki Maguire of Down Community Arts and artist Deepa Mann Kler will address the situation in the Down area, talking about what has been done, what remains to be done, areas for development and challenges for the future. A local artist will also speak about work they have done in the area and challenges for the future.
The afternoon will be devoted to practical music and dance workshops. Workshops will celebrate cultural diversity and illustrate how cultural diversity and awareness can be incorporated into an arts workshop.
To register for Cultural Weave, please contact Vicki Maguire on 028 44616006 or email vicki@downcommunityarts.org or nisha@artsekta.org
PSNI Anti-Racism Conference, 23 October, 9.00 - 2.00pm, Assembly Hall, Garnerville.
During Anti-Racist Workplace Week PSNI is holding a conference for officers and staff to raise awareness of the importance of addressing racism in the workplace and in service delivery. The workplace of PSNI officers and staff supersedes the four walls of an office. This conference will reinforce just how easily discrimination and prejudice can escalate, and the importance of challenging racism in the workplace. Speakers include:
- Derek Hannaway, An Munia Tober,
- Duncan Morrow, Community Relations Council
- Tony Smikle, Chair of the Police Diversity Trainers Network and Vice President of the National Black Police Association
- Eugene Black, Holocaust Survivor
Ending Hate in our Communities Workshop – 23rd October 9.30 – 1.00pm
South Belfast Round table in conjunction with Belfast City Council is running an Ending Hate in our Communities Workshop at the Equality Commission offices, 7-9 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast on 23rd October from 9.30 – 1.00pm. To book your place please contact Denise Wright on 028 90 244070, denise.wright@sbrtr.org.uk
Unite the Union - leaflet launch, 23rd October
As part of Anti-Racist Workplace Week Unite the Union invites you to
the launch of: ‘SAME JOB, SAME PAY, SAME STATUS!’
which will be held on
Friday 23 October 2009
from 12noon - 2pm
at Unite the Union, 26-34 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 2AA
(A light lunch will be provided.)
Click here for further information and to view the agenda.
Migrant Workers, Racism and the Recession
UNISON will launch the publication of a report on Migrant Workers, Racism and the Recession during its Regional Council event on Friday 23rd October.
The report compiles the findings of a questionnaire sent to all UNISON migrant worker and BME members earlier this year. It explores the effect of the recession and shows aspects that affect migrant workers disproportionably. The report also highlights alarming levels of racism in the private care sector and reflects on the role the union must play to further support migrant workers in a time of economic downturn and heighten tensions.
For more information contact Nathalie Donnelly n.donnelly@unison.co.uk
2009 Chinese & Polish Diversity Business Awards of Excellence
in association with the Equality Commission
23rd October, 2.00pm - 5.00pm in the Chinese Welfare Association´s Resource Centre, Stranmillis Embankment, Belfast.
As part of Anti-Racist Workplace Week, the Chinese Welfare Association NI in conjunction with the Polish Association NI, is celebrating the changing faces of the Chinese and Polish communities in the workforce. This event follows on from the last year’s successful awards and looks set to be an annual event.
No matter what an individual’s job title or area of work, all Chinese and Polish employees play an important role in creating a positive work ethic and diverse workforce in Northern Ireland. Equally both small and large organisations from public, private and community/voluntary sectors have created a culture that embraces diversity and positively impacts society.
The awards fall in to three main categories –
- Chinese/Polish staff members or colleagues who make a difference through their exemplary services and contributions within your organisation/business.
- Companies/organisations that you feel, as an employee, deserve to be recognised for promoting and developing a workforce that embraces the Chinese and/or Polish culture.
- Community groups and individuals who work within a community group and the positive impact they have had on the Chinese and/or Polish community.
To get a nomination form click on one of the links below.
Nomination form - PDF Version (110kb)
Nomination form - WORD Version (1.5mb)
or for more information about the awards contact:
Li Kirkpatrick, Secretary
Chinese Welfare Association,
N.I. Chinese Resource Centre
1 Stranmillis Embankment
BELFAST
BT7 1GB
Tel: 028 90 288277
Derry/Londonderry Information Session for Migrant Workers, 24th October, 12.00 - 2.00pm
INFORMATION SESSION
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS, REDUNDANCY,
UNEMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS
Saturday 24th October 2009, 12 – 2
One World Centre
7 – 15 Foyle Street
Derry/ Londonderry
- Do you have problems with your employer?
- Have you lost your job?
- You want to find out about trade unions?
- You want to know about benefits you are entitled to?
Come and find out about your rights!
This event is part of the Anti-Racist Workplace Week.
Meeting organised by Irish Congress of Trade Unions, SEEDS, Polish Abroad, Foyle Multicultural Forum, Citizens Advice Bureau and Derry Trades Council
Artsekta
Artsekta presents Diwali and Samhain: 24th October 2009 in City Hall from 2pm to 6pm
This unique event will celebrate the similarities of the two traditional myths and legends from Hindu and Celtic backgrounds. Diwali is the Hindu ‘Festival of Light’ which symbolises the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness and is traditionally celebrated at the end of the Hindu month of Ashwayuja which occurs between October and November.
The Festival of Samhain, (Irish for summer’s end & origin of Halloween) is a celebration of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture, which is generally regarded as ´The Celtic New Year´. Traditionally, it was believed that the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped and the deceased would come back to life and cause havoc such as sickness or damaged crops. The Celts therefore celebrated ‘fire festivals’ when the dead re-visited the mortal world and large communal bonfires would hence be lit to ward off evil spirits.
This joint celebration of two cultures explores the themes of light, brightness, rebirth and renewal which are common to both Irish and Indian traditions.
For further information contact : nisha@artsekta.org.uk or 028 9023 1381
Armagh City and District Council
Armagh City and District Council will be delivering an OCN Level 2 Training Programme for council staff on Good Relations and Civic Leadership during Anti Racist Workplace Week. This training programme looks at discrimination and prejudice and how we all have a role in improving good relations.
NICIE & Integrated Schools
Anti Racist Workplace Week 19 – 23 October 2009
In the month leading up to Anti-Racist Workplace week over 20,000 leaflets were delivered by NICIE (Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education) to 61 Integrated Schools. Each school was encouraged to send students home with the leaflet and a letter supporting anti-racism.
As an awareness raising activity, NICIE is running a training event for teachers to explore and increase understanding of the impact of racism in an education context. This event will take place on Thursday 22 October in the Children’s Commissioner’s Office and will be attended by 25 teachers and NICIE staff.
Integrated schools have also been encouraged to mark the week with a special event. A flavour of those events can be viewed by clicking here.
Homely Planet
Homely Planet, an inter(net) cultural radio station for Northern ireland launch the radio programme ´A is to B as C is to D´ during anti-racism in the workplace week 19th - 24th October.
For more information, click here.
Ballymoney Borough Council
Ballymoney Borough Council is sending myth busting emails about migrant workers to its employees on each day of Anti-Racist Workplace Week. These emails aim to challenge some of the misconceptions that exist about migrant workers and address prejudices.
Northern Ireland Prison Service
ANTI-RACISM WORKPLACE WEEK 19-23 OCTOBER 2009
- The following events have been organised by NIPS Equality Adviser and the HR Head of Equality & Diversity. We have asked each Governing Governor to open their respective events to reinforce NIPS’ Anti Racism position and celebrate Diversity.
- NIPS along with many other employers are celebrating this important theme in each of the Prison Establishments across Northern Ireland. The purpose of the events is to raise awareness around the issue of racism in the workplace and the role the workplace can play in challenging racism in the wider community.
- Each establishment will host an event on a specific day within this week, namely, at Hydebank on 19 October; Magilligan 22 October in and in Maghaberry on 23 October.
- Staff and service users have been involved in the preparation of cultural culinary delights, and prisoner arts and crafts will be on display depicting aspects of their culture.
- A poster campaign, highlighting Anti Racism Workplace Week that has been extended to all establishments.
- We have invited representative groups to help us celebrate the diversity culture within the prison environment and across Northern Ireland, these include: Patrick Yu, Executive Director of NICEM; Arts Ekta - traditional Mexican Dancers; a children’s choir from Kampala in Uganda, currently touring Northern Ireland and have agreed to get involved in celebrating cultural diversity; representatives from the Irish Travellers Community, An Munia Tober; the Chinese Welfare Association; the Muslim Imam, Hassan Mansour who is part of the NIPS Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care Team will join in the celebrations sharing his personal experiences and raising cultural awareness and a representative from the Indian Community Centre. In addition, some of the prisoners will perform a range of traditional music and share their experiences in ‘A Day in the Life’ event (Africa, Holland, Lithuania, and prisoners belonging to the Roman Catholic and Protestant communities) during their association time.
The Probation Board for NI
The Probation Board for Northern Ireland is promoting Anti-Racist Workplace Week by carrying an article about the initiative in its staff newsletter. The Probation Board also plans to send myth busting emails about migrant workers to employees on each day of Anti-Racist Workplace Week.
Telephone: 028 90 500 600 Textphone: 028 90 500 589
Fax: 028 90 248 687 Email: information@equalityni.org
