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which adjoins Brampton and is also home to a big south Asian community. As “new Canadians” are a force to be reckoned with in domestic politics, immigration has joined universal healthcare, tight gun controls and attachment to public broadcasting as a defining difference between Canada and the US. Attitudes have hardened south of the border, but even Mr Harper’s Conservatives – whose views often mirror US (Continued on page 2.)
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Ethnic vote(from page 1.) Republicans – remain strong proponents of immigration. Jason Kenney, citizenship and immigration minister, noted in an interview that the US debate was dominated by the millions of Latinos who have crossed the border illegally. Canada has “a more positive narrative about the hard-working economic immigrant”. Mr Ignatieff reminded his Mississauga audience that his father was Russian and his mother half-Scottish. Surrounded by placards for election candidates with names such as Ruby Dhalla, Mario Silva, Omar Alghabra and Yasmin Ratansi, he exclaimed: “I look out at the crowd tonight and I see the full, rich diversity of the country I love.” Canada took in 281,000 legal immigrants in 2010, the highest number in 57 years. Top countries of origin were the Philippines, India and China, each contributing more than three times the numbers from the UK and US, the next two biggest sources. The Tories have also agreed to step up intake of UN-sponsored refugees by 20 per cent. Newcomers have been loyal Liberal supporters, in gratitude to Pierre Trudeau and Jean Chrétien, the former prime ministers who opened the door to large-scale family reunification. But Sukhminder Singh Hasra, publisher of a Punjabi daily newspaper in Mississauga, said that, as members of his community had become more settled, they focused on bread-andbutter issues. “The Trudeau factor is still
there, but it’s fading,” Mr Hasra said. As Mr Kenney sees it, many immigrants have innately conservative views on such issues as entrepreneurship, government regulation, family values and law enforcement. “These are the central
motivating ideas of our party. We merely encourage people to vote their values.” The Tories have gone all out to address ethnic concerns. They have halved the landing fee for permanent residents, tripled spending on settlement services,
apologised for a Chinese head tax levied at the turn of the 20th century, and restored benefits for Polish war veterans. The Tories now bank on the ethnic vote to help convert their five-year minority government into a majority.
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BC residents to vote on April showers bring auHST referendum in June tism awareness Diversity Reporter staff Diversity Reporter staff British Columbians will get to vote sooner than expected on the controversial Harmonized Sales Tax. Attorney General Barry Penner announced the vote will be conducted under the Referendum Act, which means a simple majority vote will determine the outcome of the referendum. Further details will be finalized by an order-in-council, but the government is working toward moving the referendum date up from September to June 24. The referendum question will not change: “Are you in favour of extinguishing the HST and reinstating the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) in conjunction with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) ? Yes/No.” The voting process will be moving to a mail-in ballot, which is expect to save taxpayers $18 million and address the issue of voter fatigue. “We listened to British Columbians, including opponents of the HST,
who had concerns about the September initiative vote date and we are working to move up the process to June,” said Penner.
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VICTORIA — April is Autism Awareness Month with community events planned across the province to increase public awareness and understanding of this complex neurological disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorders affect about one in every 110 children in British Columbia. The government now serves close to 7,000 children and youth with the disorder and their families, compared to just a few hundred prior to 2000. Mary McNeil, Minister of Children and Family Development, said this month “shines the spotlight on autism, helping to bring it to the forefront in the public eye.” Autism Spectrum Disorders impact normal brain development and affect a person’s ability to communicate and interact socially, along with a range of behaviours and developmental issues. While there is no cure for autism, there are highly effective, research-based treatment and intervention methods available that can help children and their families address the characteristics of the disorder, particularly in a child’s early years. B.C. is considered a leader in autism supports and services for children and youth. It’s the only province in Canada that has no wait-list policy for families to access autism funding once their child or
youth had received a diagnosis of autism on the spectrum. Families in B.C. can choose the type of intervention, based on best practices, that best meet the needs of their children. Paolo Aquilini, founder of Canucks Autism Network, said his family is pleased to partner with the province and other families and groups across B.C. to mark Autism Awareness Month. Aquilini said the network “was founded to reach out to families facing similar challenges as to what we went through when our son was diagnosed with autism.” Deborah Pugh, executive director for Autism Community Training (ACT) said she was struck by the way community partners are pulling together to come up with creative and collaborative solutions and to address the needs of people affected by autism. The Ministry of Children and Family Development currently spends $42 million a year for autism intervention, which is 10 times more than the 2001 budget of $4.1 million. To learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder and B.C. government-funded services for children and youth with autism, go to: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/autism/index.htm
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Letters to the editor contact@diversityreporter.com Re: Canada Reaches Out to Japan It was inspiring to read about the helping hand offered by the people of Victoria to Japan. I spent much of the 1970s living in the city and I fondly recall the kindness of the people. I’m pleased to know that hasn’t changed. Frank Hobbs Regina, SK Merci Diversity Reporter Merci and thank you to the Diversity Reporter for filling a huge gap in the Victoria media landscape. I read your paper regularly and see it as an important community organization. Wishing you continued success, Adam Gottlieb Victoria, BC Cartoon in poor taste? Dear Sir or Madam, The cartoon on page 8 of your Dec 29 issue is appalling. Your mandate is to promote understanding. You would never generalize, ridicule or promote fear and hatred based on ethnicity. The cartoon, however, tells me the editors/publishers do feel it is acceptable to generalize, ridicule and promote fear and hatred based on nationality. As a proud dual Canadian/American citizen, I’ve spent years in each country and can attest to the fact they both enjoy their fair share of good folks and of fools. The publication in Canada of such a cartoon by a newspaper purporting to promote diversity and respect is a case in point. Would you have published “Pakistani Idiot”? We have discontinued recommending your newspaper. Judy Mas Coordinator Languages and Multicultural Programs Settlement Programs Greater Victoria School District
Insufficient Taxi Service in Victoria Even though Victorians have complained in the past about taxi service in the city, the service has worsened since the introduction of province’s new tougher drinking and driving laws. If it is hard to catch a cab on any given day, it is impossible to do so on weekends. I have encountered the situations where cab companies were not even picking up their phones let alone sending a taxi for pickup. Taxi stands are good idea but they are useless if there are not enough taxies to serve them. I have learn this the hard way after waiting for more than an hour at one of these taxi stands. When will people in the city hall get serious about this growing problem and do something about it? Perhaps they should get out and try catching a cab on a weekend to really understand how stupid it gets. You want people not to drink and drive than provide them an alternative mode of transportation. Thank You. Andy Khan Victoria, BC Regarding the opinions of your so-called “columnist” Largely the Truth: I am a proud environmentalist and freecycler and I don’t appreciate his snide remarks. Our Mother the Earth is hurting because of the actions of men like him (I assume it’s a man, he talks like one. The worst kind too). This world needs more sharing, more freecycling and less poorly thought-out rants by people who are part of the problem. Ms. H. Conner Tofino, BC
EVENTS CALENDAR To book events or submit your event pictures email us at events@diversityreporter.com An Evening in Paris The Saanich Legacy Foundation kicks off their “Heart of the Arts” fundraising campaign with this gala evening. The event will feature a variety of entertainment including Skyla & the Vibes, Dr. D on accordion, as well as both live & silent auctions. Saturday, April 19, Cedar Hill Rec Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Road, 7:00pm. Tickets $50 ($55 at the door), available at all Saanich Rec Centres or at https:// recreation.saanich.ca/reconline/Start/start.asp, barcode #435304. Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Public Open House The District of Saanich is in the process of developing a new Master Plan for Parks and Recreation. Following the recent stakeholder sessions and surveys, open house sessions will take place at each recreation centre to allow for additional public consultation. Dates and locations are as follows: April 4th, Pearkes in the Lam Room; April 5th, Gordon Head in the Multi-purpose Room; April 6th, Cedar Hill in the Gallery Café, April 7th SCP in the Main Lobby and Arbutus Room. Sunday Hike – Mystic Vale & the Herons of Cadboro Bay Free Guided walk, may be some rough or steep sections, wear sturdy footwear, dress for the weather, no registration necessary. Sunday, April 10, 1:00pm-3:30pm. Walkers will meet by the tennis courts at Henderson Rec Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill Cross Road. Sin City: The Live Improvised Soap Opera! Travel back in time to 1984 with Sin City: The Live Improvised Soap Opera and follow the continuing saga of the wealthy and eccentric Craigdarrochmactavish family. 100% live and 100% hilarious! Held at 8pm every Tuesday night until June 21 at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street . Tickets $12/10 at the door. YES Mixer – New Location Thursday, April 7, Terri Davies will show us exactly how to maximize social media and use it to our advantage. She has built a reputation for creating successful online marketing strategies and delivering high-quality, easyto-apply information on social media for business. Salute Restaurant and Lounge, 525 Fort St, Victoria, B.C. 6:00pm8:30pm.
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2 Pianos, 4 Hands: Ready to Bach Your World The Belfry Theatre presents musical hit, 2 Pianos 4 Hands by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt. From Chopsticks to Bach the boys play it all in their quest to become concert pianists. Through their trials and tribulations they learn what it means to be good, but not quite good enough to follow their dreams. April 12-May 15, Belfry Theatre 1291 Gladstone Avenue, tickets $22-37. For tickets & showtimes see http://tickets.belfry.bc.ca.
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God is a Scottish Drag Queen Voted Best Comedian last year by Monday Magazine, Mike Delamont returns as his most popular character, GOD, in the all new comedy “God Is A Scottish Drag Queen”. After last year’s sold out hit “A One Night Stand with Mike Delamont”, “God” returns for 2 shows only! April 8, 7:00pm & 9:00pm. Tickets $15/$18, available at Rebel Rebel (585 Johnston Street) or online at www. mikedelamont.com. Volunteer With Greater Victoria Police Victim Services Greater Victoria Police Victim Services is recruiting new volunteers for training in September. If you are interested please attend one of following info sessions: April 11, Victoria Police Head Quarters, 850 Caledonia Street, Community Room. April 14, West Shore RCMP Detachment, 598 Atkins Road, Community Policing Room. April 19, Mary Winspear Centre, 243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, Room 2A. All sessions 6:00pm-7:30pm. To register please call 250995-7351. www.gvpvs.org Campbell River – Valuing Diversity: Exploring Similarities & Differences Immigrant Welcome Centre of Campbell River (MISA) is pleased to offer a free workshop entitled “Valuing Diversity: Exploring Differences & Similarities”. It is suitable for
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T-shirt campaign for disaster relief in Japan “a huge success.” One aim of the group is to thank the general public for its wonderful support of the Japanese community and the people of Japan by offering opportunities for the community to learn more about the country they are helping rebuild. To date, over 3,000 shirts have been sold. The group is now working to handle requests from people, schools, ministries and companies throughout the island and other parts of Canada. The next major events included a gala dinner and fundraiser at Golden City Restaurant on Apr. 9, 2011. The dinner event will feature entertainer Ryan Nar-
Diversity Reporter staff Organizers say the T-shirt campaign to aid victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan was a “huge success” due to the enthusiastic response of the the public. Support Japan 2011 頑張れ日本 Gambare Nippon group held the first of several fundraisers at Hillside Shopping Centre last week. The program included cultural performances and Japanese craft activities. Over 1,100 t-shirts were sold, with children sizes selling out early. Over $6,000 in donations was raised for the Canadian Red Cross-Japan Earthquake/ Asia Pacific Tsunami Fund. In total, over $14,500 was raised for the Canadian and Japanese Red Cross Associations. The umbrella group, Support Japan 2011, Gambare Nippon, began their fundraising with an extensive t-shirt campaign. Gambare Japan appears in Japanese characters and means Never Give Up, Japan. The T-shirts sell for $10 with all net proceeds going to the Japanese Red Cross. The goal is to sell 5,000 shirts.
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cisco singing, “Tears at My Door,” a tribute to Japan written by Connie Dunwoody and Marlon Narcisco. The evening will have other Japanese entertainment including traditional Minyo singing, an interactive raffle and live auction. Some auction items include dinner 2011 for 8 cooked at your own home by executive chef, Takashi Ito and hotel manager, Scott Hoadley, of the Inn at Laurel Point. There will also be a bid for a travel package that includes a “Gift of Flight” tickets for two anywhere that Westjet flies. Tickets are $50 with a tax receipt for a portion of the ticket. Net proceeds will go to the Canadian and
Japanese Red Cross Associations. Another free community event with silent auction, bake and craft sale and entertainment will be held at Ecole Victor Brodeur School, 637 Head Street in Esquimalt, on Apr. 16, 2011. The event will take place 11 am-4 pm and will feature cultural activities for the whole family. The four largest Japanese Canadian organizations in Victoria have joined together to raise funds for emergency relief efforts in Japan. The organizations involved are the Japanese Friendship Society (JFS), Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society (VNCS), Victoria Morioka Friendship Society (VMFS) and the Victoria Japanese Heritage Language School Society (VJHLSS). Other Support Japan 2011 Gambare Nippon fundraisers planned. A Children’s Day Festival community event is planned for Saturday, May 7 at University Heights Mall. Admission is free. For more Information for these go to www.vncs.ca
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A Bullet For Dumbo Brennan Storr Recently, Bob Parsons, founder & CEO of GoDaddy.com shot an elephant in the village of Labola, Zimbabwe and then posted a video of the kill online. Now the interwebs are afire with cries of “1-2-3-4! When our domain comes up for renewal we won’t renew with you...anymore!” Animal rights group PETA have branded Parsons “Scummiest CEO of the Year”, canceled their GoDaddy account and said they won’t be his friend anymore. All over the world groups of white-collar workers have emerged from their fallout shelter to find themselves shocked at the possible existence of a morally bankrupt CEO. The idea that Bob Parsons is the sleaziest CEO of the year seems a bit of a stretch, too. Far be it for me to accuse PETA (motto “It’s not fair, man”) of naiveté but I thought that the 2008 economic
crash put to bed any lingering notions we had that corporate executives are anything but avatars of Satan who devour innocent children while watching Mad Men. Parsons has tried to explain the context of the video, which shows his hunting party laying in wait for, firing on and eventually killing one of the elephants which had been ravaging a farmer’s sorghum field. The next day villagers butcher the animal and dispense the meat. Says Parsons, “The people there have very little, many die each year from starvation and one of the problems they have is the elephants... that trash many of their fields destroying the crops.” He forgets to add that he was also doing the elephants a favor by saving them from a life lived in constant fear of mice and being cast in Robert Pattinson films. PETA countered by saying, “Instead of coming up with flimsy excuses for
killing these highly intelligent and social animals, Parsons should use his wealth to fund humane solutions to human/elephant conflicts,”. They conveniently sidestep the question of who tells a starving farmer that the issue of his ruined livelihood is being looked into by an advisory committee. They also miss the real point of this or any hunt, which is to allow soft western men like Bob Parsons to act out scenes from “White Hunter, Black Heart”. Said one outraged Twitter user: “People in power need to remember they don’t have carte blanche to behave...in this way. Not in this day & age.” People in power? He is the CEO of a popular web hosting service, not the chairman of the Bilderberg Group. In fact, if he were a regular at Davos this story would never have broken in the first place. Old money knows that the only way they can continue to spend their vacations hunting the homeless on
tropical islands is if the hoi polloi remain ignorant. My real problem with this issue is that big-game hunting and poaching are everyday occurrences in Africa and other parts of the world where prosperity is in short supply yet cries of outrage are few and far between. Why? Because poachers are frightening men, usually armed and unreceptive to criticism. Bob Parsons on the other hand is a computer geek who looks a bit like Chunk from The Goonies launched into middle age, making him a soft target for the furious mouse clicks and Facebook groups of armchair activists. With their stores of self-satisfaction running low and Movember still eight months away these people will huff and puff about animal rights until they get bored and retreat back into their cubicles.
Carole James, MLA
It Might Get Loud Anthem Man It Might Get Loud is the title of a 2009 DVD about rock ‘n’ roll told through the eyes of three guitarists who have left their mark on rock history. The guitarists are Jimmy Page, most famously of Led Zeppelin, U2’s The Edge and White Stripes frontman Jack White. The film follows the musicians back to their old neighbourhoods and drives them around as they tell stories of what it was like growing up there so many years ago. Jimmy Page is the elder statesman of the three and it shows. Fully greyed, he walks us through the days of London in the late 50s through early 60s where he played with whoever had a gig on the go. He played on so many records as a session player, including dozens of singles for Columbia Gramophone Company, he has trouble remembering them all. His rise to rock stardom began with a stint in The Yardbirds, first as a bass player then lead guitarist, replacing friend Jeff Beck. After The Yardbirds broke up Page went on to assemble one of rock’s most legendary groups: Led Zeppelin. Zeppelin, of course, became one of rock’s most legendary groups with monster hits throughout the seventies. The group disbanded following drummer
John Bonham’s untimely 1980 death. In the years following Page moved project to project much as he did before forming Zeppelin. This period is highlighted by 1993’s Coverdale + Page, collaboration between Page & Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale that is one of the most underrated records you will ever hear. The story of U2’s The Edge not as complex as Page’s, but in its simplicity you find rock music taking on a new, unique path. U2 began when drummer Larry Mullen Jr. placed an ad looking for musicians to start a band. Bassist Adam Clayton answered first, soon vocalist Paul Hewson, or Bono, and guitarist David Evans - The Edge - would round out the line up. Influenced by British new wave and post punk the group slowly climbed in popularity and by the time 1987 rolled around they hit the summit of the rock scene. The Edge wasn’t just a guitar player; he experimented with anything musical. In exploring The Edge’s use of mixers & delays it shows him as a mad scientist of the guitar. It’s that kind of creativity which has kept U2 fresh for over 30 years. Jack White is the youngest of the film’s performers and the biggest question mark. He is a fine guitar player with some solid songs but at 35 he doesn’t have the resume of Page or Edge at the same age.
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National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (April 10-16) By Lorna Hillman
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What happens when crime touches your life? You think it can’t happen to you — and then it does. Who do you turn to if you, a family member or friend is a victim or witness of crime? Help is just a phone call away. There are support programs and services to help victims of crime rebuild their lives and to have their voices heard at each step of the criminal justice system. Victim Services in the Capital Region can be reached by calling 250-995-7351. Thousands of people every year seek help from victim services offices across the country. Dedicated professionals and volunteers work with victims of crime and their families to help them on their path to healing. Rights of victims British Columbia’s Victims of Crime Act gives victims the right to receive help and information. Victims services staff members and volunteers will offer emotional support and help victims to cope with the debilitating effects of crime. They will explain what happens in court and help victims apply for compensation, if eligible, or provide referrals to other agencies. Staff will also help prepare a victim impact statement for the courts.
Compensation for criminal injury If you are injured (physically or psychologically) as a result of a crime, you can apply for benefits to assist with costs resulting from the injury, including counselling services, income support and medical expenses not covered by the victim’s medical plan. The right to know Victims have a right to know how the criminal justice system works, the status of the police investigation and the outcome of court proceedings. They have a right to information about the offence, charges laid against the offender and when applicable, the length of the sentence and location where the offender has been incarcerated. The right to privacy Victims have a right to apply for access to information about themselves in the files held by the justice system. They also have a right to know what information about them is protected from unauthorized use or disclosure. The information included in this article is available in eight other languages. To access go to “http://www.pssg.gov. bc.ca/publications/index.htm” www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/publications/index.htm Greater Victoria Police Victim Services provides 24-7 help from 50 highly trained and committed volunteers who are supervised and supported by our skilled and dedicated staff. Volunteers are courageous, committed individuals who may be called out in the middle of the night to help someone caught in tragic circumstances. Volunteers receive
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Sin City in Victoria Brennan Storr Diversity Reporter Staff Sin City began in Edmonton, Alberta, as Die-Nasty: The Live Improvised Soap Opera. The title was meant as a play on Dynasty – a wildly popular 80s network soap opera, for you kids out there. Ask your parents. After directing several side-splitting seasons in Edmonton, Die-Nasty creator Ian Ferguson moved on to Toronto with original cast member Kirsten Van Ritzen and together with a group of talented Second City Alumni formed Sin City, another live improvised soap opera which would go on to become a cult hit. The original Die-Nasty,
at the Victoria Event Centre. The story follows the exploits of the wealthy and eccentric Craigdarrochmactavish family. Each “episode” audiences are brought up to speed with “the story so far” program notes and an introduction by the cast of characters. According to the show’s website, www.sincityimprov.com, the most recent “episode” contained such highlights as “Harvey’s heartache was eased by wearing Vivian’s dress; he was delighted when she called from the road” and “Cricket got feisty, and Melvin once again threw out the unknown intruder.” You may not know what any of that means but you have to admit it inspires a certain curiosity. Find out exactly what is going on by “tun-
The Saanich Police are accepting applications for the position of Reserve Constable. The position of Reserve Constable is voluntary without remuneration.
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now in its 20th season, is still alive and kicking under the direction of Dana Anderson. Many years later both Ferguson & Van Ritzen are based in Victoria and the two have decided to bring the magic of live improvised soap opera to the Garden City. Beginning in February 2011, Sin City: The Live Improvised Soap Opera has been entertaining audiences every Tuesday
ing in” down at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street, every Tuesday night at 8:00pm from now until June 21. Tickets are $12/10, available at the door only and there is no show on Tuesday, April 5. Photo by Don Denton(L-R) Kirsten Van Ritzen, Justin Carter, Karen Brelsford.
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Multiculturalism 還是 Pluralism？ Vienna Yeung
文章繼續解釋 「何謂族裔共存」 ，簡單的定義包括：解決分化的問 題──成功的族裔共存，不會有「 他們」，只有「我們」；可能會是 成熟的社會的下一步──各群體可 以學習如何均衡利益；是化解分歧 的方法之一，求同存異；族裔共存 是可以令人明白，困難是普遍存在 的。
看到 pluralism 這個詞，第一個反 應是很奇怪，這字不是只英文中的 眾數嗎？ 就好似是「apple」的眾 數是「apples」，「goose」 的眾 數是 「geese」。不過，相信加拿 大政府對象徵、選字十分嚴謹。如 果他們真的是用「pluralism」一 字的話，定必有他們的原因。根據 該文章引述政府文件所說，多元文 化 (multiculturalism) 意味着保存 各不同族裔自己固有的特色；而族 裔共存 (pluralism) 是要着重各族
裔攜手合作。 Pluralism 這個有趣的詞語引起我 的求知慾，這個詞跟 multiculturalism 都有「多過一個」的意思， 究竟它們的分別何在？難道只是無 聊之作？是政府製造出來的綽頭？ 在網上東找西找後，才知道政府 認為「multiculturalism」是指「 並不包括國內的少數民族，即魁北
製造了新的詞語，最終的目標都是 想把加拿大打造成一個和平共融的 國家，每個社會的一份子都可以感 愛到被重視，而這裏就是大家的 家。相信在 pluralism 還未變成普 遍用字用， multiculturalism 還會 是我們最常聽到的字眼。我了解政 府的用心，你又是否認同 multicul克人及原住民，而官方語言、原住 turalism 和 pluralism 的分別？ 民，因此多元文化政策所包含的意 義並不足夠。」由於這詞的所包 含的層次不足，才會產生「pluralism」一字，用意是包含在 multiculturalism 下被排除的種族，目 的是要包括加國的所有民族，避免 產生任何排外和製造例外的情況， 令所有在加國的人都感受到被重 視、享受平等對待和融入國家。
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今日在辦公室做資料搜集，看到網 上的一篇文章相當有趣，想跟大家 分享一下。平日聽文章中指出加 拿大長久以來以多元文化 (multiculturalism) 聽得多，原來還有另 一個詞叫 pluralism。 文章中指出 加拿大長久以來以多元文化 (multiculturalism) 自居，但加拿大 聯邦多元文化部長Jason Kenney 認為這名詞如果以「族裔共存」 (pluralism) 這詞代替，可能會更 貼切。這話何解呢？
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Victoria reaches out to Japan Photos By Mohsin Abbas, Dan Easabrook and Brennan Storr
Gordy Dodd remained suspended in a scissor lift for twelve hours on Saturday April 2 as part of a fundraiser for Japanese tsunami relief. Photos By Mohsin Abbas/Diversity Reporter Staff
“Tears At My Door�, a song for Japan team Connie Dunwoody, Ryan Narciso and Marlon Narciso. Photos By Mohsin Abbas/Diversity Reporter Staff
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could not write this column unless it was about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. It’s not just that I am Japanese and people see me as a kind of victim in this, but because I am still dealing with the shock and my emotional reaction to the disaster. My immediate and extended families and friends have survived, but the damage done to my city and its reputation has been immeasurable. Who would have guessed my sweet home, Fukushima, would become known notoriously around the world and mentioned in the same sentence with Chernobyl? The disaster has caused me so much inner turmoil and raised so many issues that I am still unsure of how to gauge my reaction. Continued on page 16.
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Seventeen artists engaged in community art project Diversity Reporter staff Visitors to the Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre can now enjoy the new Water Wall installation, which is the work of 17 artists chosen by the Vancouver Island School of Art. The 28-panel mural, which is a community art project developed in partnership with the City of Victoria, was unveiled at the Quadra Street facility last week. The Water Wall is approximately 2.5 metres wide and 30.5 metres long. The mural features abstract and representational water patterns that work together as a complement to Crystal Pool. Each panel has been carefully prepared
whose work was selected to be part of the Water Wall. “I have a passion for visual/fine arts and am always trying to education myself through books and tutorials online,” said Hume. He said he grew up in an artistic family and some of the talent rubbed off on him. “My mother is experienced in interior design and has been instrumental in developing my visual appreciation for quality and aesthetics early on.” Hume enrolled in the Pacific Design Academy in 2005, which is well known for its architectural, fashion and graphic design programs.
Electa Livington, sharing a laugh with her son Randy Hume, whose work was selected to be part of the Water Wall. Photos by Mohsin Abbas/Diversity Reporter Staff
to prevent water, moisture or chlorine from damaging the artwork. Art school director Wendy Welch invited artists to submit designs featuring water themes. The 115 designs submitted by 42 students were shortlisted to 28 murals by 17 artists. The previous mural was painted by Victoria High School students nearly 20 years ago and was showing its age. Randy Hume, a graphic artist with the Diversity Reporter, was one of the artists
He received a submission request from the Vancouver Island Art School for a work of art in a water theme. ”This community project has been an invaluable experience for me,” said Hume. ”To collaborate and share a passion with other artists in a unified goal has strengthened my belief in the importance of art in our community.”
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NDP incumbent seeks third term in office Diversity Reporter staff VICTORIA - New Democrat MP Denise Savoie says affordable housing and sustainable energy are among issues she will focus on if elected to a third term as Victoria’s representative in Ottawa. “This election is about ensuring our community’s interests and values are represented in the House of Commons,” said Savoie while putting up an election sign in Fairfield. “I’m running for re-election because Victoria needs an MP who challenges the government to act, rather than make excuses for why it does not.”
Savoie listed affordable housing, quality of life for seniors, sustainable energy and environmental protection, local jobs and businesses, and making life more affordable for families through health care, education and child care as her main focus for the next Parliament. “I’ve been on the doorstep all weekend, and for five years before that as MP,” said Savoie. “I’ve heard the priorities of my
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constituents, and they are not the same priorities as the Conservative government. We want smart investment in our families and communities, not megaprisons, untendered fighter jet contracts and corporate tax give-aways.” First elected in 2006, she was elected Assistant Deputy Speaker by MPs from all parties in November 2008. Savoie says she has consistently worked hard for Victorians, secured infrastructure grants and stood up to the fast tracked marina project. “I’ve proudly represented our community in Parliament, as I did for many years before on City Council and as an involved citizen,” said Savoie. “Voters tell me they are tired of the political games in Ottawa, and I tell them I’ve actually been able to vigourously oppose the Conservative government when necessary, but also to work collaboratively with individual Ministers when possible, including securing the largest federal infrastructure investment in Victoria’s history.” Savoie’s Victoria campaign priorities include infrastructure investments such as phased in LRT line from downtown to the Western Communities, new incentives to increase affordable housing units and encourage green commuting, promoting local job creation in key sectors such as green technologies and tourism and banning traffic on the north coast. “I’m running again because I’m seeing our Canada as we know it slipping away under the Conservative government, and I want to protect it,” said Savoie. “Our community has countless smart, progressive ideas to make Canada better, and I want to ensure that those ideas continue to be heard in Ottawa,” said Savoie.
Liberal candidate stands on education platform Diversity Reporter staff The federal Liberal candidate for Saanich-Gulf Islands says her party’s plan to invest in education will pay huge dividends for all Canadians. Renee Hetherington said the Canadian Learning Passport announced by Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff will help Canada become the most educated and competitive country in the world. He said jobs and prosperity depend on having an educated, skilled and innovative workforce. “You can count on me to stand with families in our community who are struggling to save enough to give their kids a shot at college or university,” said Hetherington. While canvassing in her riding, the candidate said: “I have spoken to parents from Galiano to Gordon Head who want to invest in their kids’ education but the cost is just slipping out of their reach. Hetherington continued, “Mr. Ignatieff really gets it - the Canadian Learning Passport helps our families, it supports our communities and strengthens our economy by making Canada more competitive on the world stage.” While campaigning in Deep Cove, Hetherington lauded the Liberal Party’s plan to help families save for retirement, increase support for seniors and provide a Secure Retirement Option for Canadians without access to a private pension plan.
“Enhanced CPP offers a simple option to both employers and employees while avoiding the complexity and risk that comes with many private plans,” she said. “Being self-employed I know the pressures Canadians face to save for retirement and to care for aging parents; these Liberal initiatives will give us confidence and help us all sleep better at night.” Some highlights of the Liberal Education initiative: • A $4,000 tax-free Canadian Learning Passport for every high school student who chooses to go to university, college or cégep ($6,000 for low-income families); • early childhood education and care; • improvements in Aboriginal education; • 100% high-speed internet connectivity for distance learning; • workforce literacy; • language training for New Canadians; and, • access to skills training. Hetherington is a fourth generation Islander, business woman, climate scientist and co-author of The Climate Connection. She is in a tight race to unseat Conservative Minister of State for Sport Gary Lunn.
DeSouza hopes to turn Esquimalt - Juan de Fuca Tory blue Diversity Reporter staff The Conservative candidate for Esquimalt - Juan de Fuca say charting a course for a strong local economy is a top priority for voters in the riding. Troy DeSouza, who filed his nomination papers April 1, will try to break the Liberal stranglehold on the riding when voters go to the polls on May 2nd. “For far too long Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca has gone without true federal leadership,” said DeSouza. “We have the fastest growing community on Vancouver Island and I want to be your Member of Parliament who finally makes your priorities a priority in Ottawa.” DeSouza said he will strive for results on the issues that he has been hearing about on doorsteps, including:
- keeping our local economy strong, - building a McKenzie overpass, - fighting for more shipbuilding jobs in Esquimalt, and - bringing fairness to our halibut fisheries. In one of Canada’s most hotly contested ridings, DeSouza is up against Liberal candidate Lillian Szpak and NDP candidate Randall Garrison. Dr. Keith Martin, the Liberal MP who held the riding since being elected as a reform candidate in 1993, is not seeking re-election. DeSouza said the riding needs new ideas and energy. “During the past few years, I have successfully obtained federal support for our communities, seniors, and veterans but there is much more to be done. You can believe that I will continue to deliver real results for you.”
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NDP will fight for seniors living in poverty, says Garrison. Diversity Reporter staff New Democratic Party candidate Randall Garrison says the federal government has done little to help seniors living below the poverty line in Esquimalt - Juan de Fuca. Garrison said the Conservatives’ federal budget last month failed to make life more affordable for Canadians and, instead of helping families, only provoked a federal election. He said NDP leader Jack Layton met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to put forward a set of proposals focused on taking the pressure off Canadian families and helping the most vulnerable seniors
by increasing the Guaranteed Income Supplement and removing federal taxes from home heating costs. “The increase to the GIS proposed by Mr. Harper (didn’t) come close to pulling our seniors out of poverty,” said Garrison. “And playing political games with this issue is an insult to real people’s parents and grandparents. Seniors are living below the poverty line in Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca. I talk to them and they can’t get by on our current pension system. Mr. Harper clearly does not understand that.” Garrison said he thinks the sandwich generation — those who are caring for both their parents and their own children — have lost the most.
“One of our biggest issues in Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca is a crippling lack of childcare space. A local family showed me the spreadsheets they use to keep track of their childcare – three children go to different programs on all different days of the week – they go where there’s room. And frankly, they are the lucky ones because at least they found childcare. I hear from too many parents who can’t.” Garrison said he was disappointed when Harper cancelled agreements with the provinces to fund affordable child care spaces and said voters in Esquimalt - Juan de Fuca could expect him, if elected, to be a strong advocate for childcare.
Green candidate campaigns on affordable housing platform Diversity Reporter staff Green Party candidate Jared Giesbrecht says his party is in sync with the values of many Victorians and what they see as key priorities for the next government. “I have the privilege of working with a party that tackles today’s fundamental questions with integrated solutions. I am happy to belong to a party that is energized by the values and priorities of so many of us here in Victoria,” said Giesbrecht, who kicked off his campaign at his new Fort Street office on April 2. Giesbrecht is a small business owner and completing a doctorate in law at the
University of Victoria. He has worked with Elizabeth May as the Green Party’s justice critic since 2007. He outlined four key values he says guide the policies and priorities of the campaign: — security for families — respect for citizens — love for country — hope for the future “We believe it is time for a government that empowers individuals, families and communities,” said Giesbrecht. “It is time for an open, forward-looking government that provides leadership with an inspiring
vision for a 21st century Canada.” He said the Greens’ Smart Economy plan will bring more jobs, greater economic stability and a meaningful environmental stewardship. He said a Green government would reward hard work and waste reduction with “clear tax incentives.” The party’s Strong Communities Plan would bring safer streets and affordable housing across Canada. Its Open Society Plan calls for a “more ethical and accountable government.” “We will empower citizens by reforming the electoral system, proactively releasing government information and ending the use of attack ads,” he said.
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Filipino Association invites you to Hawaiian dinner and dance Diversity Reporter staff The Victoria Filipino-Canadian Seniors Association invites everyone to a Hawaiian dinner and dance this month at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. The association’s first major fundraiser of the year will be held April 16. Tickets are $22 each and can be purchased at the door. Other events on the calendar can be found in the next edition of Ilaw and posted on the association’s bulletin board at the Bayanihan Centre. VFCSA elected a full roster of board members at its biennial elections in January. This year, the number of directors was increased from seven to 11, along with five alternates and six peace and order officers. Fred Bartulabac was elected president. Ludy Racoma is 1st vice-president, Manny Madrid was elected 2nd vicepresident. Nerma Salido is the new treasurer and Pete Cabellon is 1st assistant
treasurer, while Meds Elisson becomes 2nd assistant treasurer. Mary Jetko was elected secretary and Shoney Cabellon, assistant secretary. Board of Directors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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My sweet home forever changed (from page 10) A disaster brings people together and this one has made me realize how much support I have in Canada. I was swamped with sympathetic messages from new and long-lost friends, professors and even a department secretary at the university, although I graduated two years ago. I received condolences from my bosses, and the list goes on. People see me as a Japanese friend and regardless of where in Japan I’m from, they care enough to find out if my family and friends are okay. I consider Victoria to be my home away from home and the disaster made me realize that I live in a very supportive community. I am also moved by people here trying to help by raising money to support Japan. At the same time, I find myself turning away from people and isolating myself
There was little that I could do for my family. I tried to put a care package together by ordering things online, but there were no delivery services available in the region. How could I live each day as if everything was going to be okay? I thought about participating in charity events, but realized it would be better to continue working so that I could send money to my family. I don’t like the idea of thinking about my inner peace, trying to make sense of this disaster or even trying to make myself feel better. After all, an extremely harsh reality was imposed on so many Japanese people who had no time to think about their situation. They had to act upon it and had little or no choice. I feel deeply about their suffering... In some way, maybe, I want to suffer with
from society. People recommended counselling or that I join one of support circles set up by the local Japanese community. But I did not feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings with other Japanese people here in Victoria. I questioned whether talking with other Japanese people that I had never met before would bring any comfort. I doubted I could find many people from Tohoku region (NorthEast of Japan) where I’m from. I still don’t know how to wrap my head around the earthquake and tsunami. I’m too involved to be objective and yet being away from Japan, I have the ability to be objective should I choose. I went to work that Friday in shock and spent the weekend worrying. Overall, I think I managed well and it was not until Tuesday morning that I had my breakdown. “I can’t be like this. I can’t cry when there are people still suffering in Japan and people who lost their family in this,” I cried. My boyfriend said: “Of course you can cry if you want to.” I felt slightly offended. I recognized my inherent Japanese nature through all of this. I think more collectively than I expected. Not until the disaster did I realize just how closely I identified with my community. That was why I could not cry. By crying, I felt I would be sabotaging the collective effort of the Japanese people to stand strong in the face of tragedy. People said I should give myself time to get over the shock. But it didn’t seem to me that this was the time to be introspective and work on my personal well being. I felt confused and conflicted about it.
my family and the people from my town. My best friend from high school who is now living in another prefecture understands me. She said the same thing I did: “I feel I shouldn’t be crying. I don’t understand how people can complain about how they can’t buy certain food in supermarkets anymore. What about people who live in a city where all the supermarkets are closed?” At some point, I turned away from the news media and the graphic footage of the tsunami swallowing up the places I had visited as a child. Now, however, I hate to see the media turning away from Japan, as if everything has returned to normal. It’s crazy how things have changed in my hometown. My family now talks about radiation and shortages of food and necessities. Who could have imagined that discussions of radiation levels would become conversation at the dinner table? I wish my family could move away. I have a nightmare almost every night now and cannot assure myself when I wake up that it will not happen again. I imagine people experienced this catastrophe differently. Japanese students studying in Canada will not have same reaction as those who immigrated to Canada and have relatives in Japan. My dad just sent me this e-mail message: “This disaster had really reminded Japanese people of what we have been missing for a long time; the willingness to help each other and having compassion for each other.”
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PCA Celebrates Republic Day in Style
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Pakistan-Canada Association once again held a celebration event for the Republic Day of Pakistan. For the past 48 years PakistanCanada Association has been holding events marking this important day in our nation’s history. Over 400 people attended what was from all accounts a highly entertaining event. The event began with a growing tradition for PCA events, the raising of the flag of both Pakistan and Canada. The Consul General, Mr. Shuja Alam, along with members of the community stood and raised the flags as the anthems of both nations played. The event moved indoors with Master of Ceremonies Mr. Raza Mirani conducting the event. A highlight and pleasant surprise was the playing of an 8-minute clip of a speech from Quaid-e-Azam speaking about the importance of Pakistan and the sacrifice of countless thousands to make Pakistan a reality. Speeches from Islamic Trust Chairman Mr. Sabir Ali Pannun, Consual General Shuja Alam and President Farrukh Alam capped the event. A surprise performance from singing sensation Kamal Khan kept the crowd charged and a pep rally style cry of support led by Khurram Rai for our Pakistani Cricket Team galvanized the audience in national pride.
March 23rd Celebration by PCCA
By Naadia Nadeem Keeping its long tradition of setting up stage of a banner representation of Pakistani community and to show people of all other communities that we are alive, PCCA yet once again produced an evening to Kick off celebration of the year. To mark the celebration of 71st anniversary of the resolution, PCCA organized a gala that included speeches from Scholars, Politicians and religious leader, performances by children and live band and off course delicious food. One important inclusion this year was the first ever community award presentation, it was a long await recognition of prominent individuals and business from all walks of life. Present among the guest were Honorable Consulate General of Pakistan Mr. Shuja Alam, Honorable MP Mr. Sukh Dhaliwal MP Mr. H. Bains, Honorable MLA’s Mr. Dave Hayer, Sue Hammel, Jagroop Barar, School Trustee Ijaz Chatha and many others.
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‘ª, ÓÀ ˘ ÿÛ∆-ÿÛ∆ Óª«‹¡≈ ““’ج∆ √Ω«÷¡ª ‘∆ Áº√ √’Á≈ ‘À «’ ◊≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ √∆ Â∂ ⁄≈‘ Á∆ ÍÂ∆Ò∆ ¿∞È∑ª √Ó∂ ‘Ú≈ “⁄ ¿∞µ‚ «◊¡≈Õ ‹ªÁ≈ ‘À, Ú≈-Ú≈ Ó∂∂ “⁄ ’∞fi ’‘≈‰∆ ’ج∆ ¡Ω √π‰≈ ‘∆ ‘À, Á∆ ÓÂ∂¬∆ ÌÀ‰ √∆ ÏØÒ∆, ““ÓÀ∫ «¬‘ Â∞’∆ Á∂ √≈∂ ÒØ’ «¬√ ¿∞Ï≈«Ò¡≈ ‹ªÁ≈ ‘À Â∂ Ó∂≈ √Óª «‹‘Û∆ «’ ÏÛ∆ √¯≈¬∆ Í√≥Á ‘ÀÕ”” ◊ºÒ «ÏÒ’∞Ò ÓπÈ≈√Ï È‘∆∫ √ÓfiÁ∆ ¿∞µ‚Á∂ ‘ج∂ √≥Á»’ Á∂ Ș≈∂ ˘ «¬√ ¬∂Áª ‘∆ ÏÂ∆ ‘∞≥Á≈ ¡≈«¬¡≈ ‘À! ““‘ª, «¬≥‹ ‘∆ Ó«‘√»√ ‘∞≥Á≈ ‘À““, Í≈‰∆ «’ ÏπÒÏπÒ Ú◊∂ «¬º’ ¡‹∆Ï «’√Ó Â∑ª ¿∞¤Ò-¿∞¤Ò ’∂ Á∂÷ ‘∂ √È ‘ ÷≈‰ Ú≈Ò∆ ⁄∆˜ Ó∂ ∂ ’Ø Ò Ú≈Ò∆ Ï≈Ò‡∆ È∂ «’‘≈ ¡Â∂ «¬√ ÷πÙ∆ Á∂ Í≥¤∆ Á≈ ◊∆ √π«‰¡≈ ‹≈¬∂! ’∆ «’ ¿∞È∑ª Á∆¡ª ⁄ºÍÒª ‘Ú≈ “⁄ Ϻ«⁄¡ª √ÍÀÙÒ ÂΩ«¬‘ ”Â∂Á∂Ù Ì◊Â∆ Á≈ ◊∆ ‘À? ÓÀ∫ ¿∞µÍ ¿∞µ‚ ◊¬∆¡ªÕ ¿∞È∑ª È∂ ‡∞º‡∂ «√‚È∆ : ÁπÈ∆¡ª Á∂ √Ì √Óº◊∆ : E@@ ◊Ã≈Ó ¿∞ÏÒ∂ ¡≈¨, A ’ºÍ ¿∞µÏÒ∂ Ó√Ò∂ ‘ج∂ ‘∂ ¡≈¿∞∫Á∆ ‘À Â∂ ¡√Ò “⁄ ÓÀ∫ ‘∆ ÿ “⁄ ¿∞‘ ÊØ«ÏȪ Û∑≈ «‹‘≈ ¿∞¤Ò∆Ò¬∆ Â∂ ÁÚ≈˜∂ ”Â∂ È≈ ÏÀ·‰ Ï≈˜≈ Ï≈∂ ÷Û∑È Ú≈Ò∆ ‡Ø’∆ ˘ ¯À√Ò≈ ‘ج∂ Â≈«¡ª Á∆ «¬‘Ø «‹‘∆ ¿∞‚≈‰ ÂØ∫ ¤Ø‡∂ ’ºÁ (FG √À∫‡∆Ó∆‡) Á≈ AI Ó‡, AE@ ◊Ã≈Ó Óº÷‰, B Ï≈∆’ ’º‡∆¡ª ‘∆¡ª «Ó⁄ª, B ‡∆ √Í»È “⁄ √Ì ÂØ∫ Ó‘ºÂÚÍ»È Ï≥Á≈ ‘ªÕ È≈Ò ·≈‘ω∆ ’’∂√∆‡ ‡’≈¬∆Õ““ ‚≈¬∆Ú ˘ Íπ º « ¤¡≈ ª ‚≈¬∆Ú √≈Ò≈ È∂Í≈Ò∆ ÈΩ‹Ú≈È ÷◊∂∫Á≈ Ê≈Í≈ Í∆«√¡≈ ¡Á’, B ‡∆ √Í»È Í∆«√¡≈ Ò√‰, A ’ºÍ Ï≈∆’ ’º«‡¡≈ ‡Ó≈‡, ÓÀ˘ ÷πÙ∆ ¿∞ÁØ∫ ‘∞≥Á∆ ‘À, ‹ÁØ∫ ≈ Á∂ ‘ª‚∆ ¡≈͉∆ ’‘≈‰∆ √π‰≈¬∆ ◊¬∆ ’È Á∆ ¡≈«◊¡≈ «Á≥Á∆ ‘ªÕ““ Í«‘Òª ’Á∂ È‘∆∫ Á∂÷∆ √∆ Í ‘∞‰ Ú≈-Ú≈ ¿∞ÓÁ∂ AI √≈Ò Ï∆Â∂ «ÁÈ∆∫ ¡≈√‡z∂Ò∆¡≈ Á∂ Ù«‘ ÷≈‰∂ Á≈ ’≥Ó ÷ÂÓ ‘Ø ‹ªÁ≈ ‘ÀÕ Î∂ Â∂ «¬√ ÚÒØ Á≈ ∫ ¡≥  «ÏÒ’∞¿∞Ò√Á∆ «¬√ Ï≈˜≈ ÷Û∑È Ú≈Ò∆ ‡Ø’∆ ¿∞È∑ª È∂ Á∂«÷¡≈ «’ «ÏȪ Ùº’ «¬‘ A ‡∆ √Í»È Ò≈Ò «Ó⁄, A ‡∂ÏÒ √Í»È Í≈Ú-Ì≈‹∆ Ó√≈Ò≈, (Ï≈˜≈Ø∫ À∫‚∆Ó∂‚ Áº√‰‘∆Â∂√∆Õ Íπ«√≈∆¡ª Ò√ ¡Î√ «√‚È∆ Í‘∞ ≥ « ⁄¡≈ ‘Ø « ¬¡≈ √∆Õ ÓÀ∫ √≈Î-√πÊ≈ ‘Ø ’∂, «ÒÙ’-ÍπÙ’ ¡≈≥Ì Ú◊≈ ÍÒ∂‡˘ ª Ô’∆È ÏØÒ∆, ““ÓÀ∫ Ï‘∞ ‘∆ È≈≈˜ ‘ªÕ ÓÀ∫ ÍÀ ◊ ≥ Ï ¡≈Í ‘∆ √∆ «‹√ È∂ «ÓÁ≈ ‘À), B ‡∂ÏÒ √Í»È Ï≈∆’ ’º«‡¡≈ ‘≈ ËÈ∆¡≈, A ‡∂ÏÒ √Í»È «ÈßÏ» È‘∆∫ ¡≈«¬¡≈ ‘ AI √≈Ò ÷◊∂ ∫ Á≈ È∂ «¬√ Íz  ∆«ÈË È≈Ò ’∂ ÙÀ Ò Î “Â∂ ⁄Ò≈ ‹ªÁ≈ ‘ª Â∂ ÷πÙ∆ “⁄ ¡≈Í√ “⁄ ‡’≈«’ ’∂ ¿∞ ÷Û-÷Û ¬∂È∆Á≈È≈≈˜ ‘ª «’ ’ج∆ Ú∆ «¬√ Ï≈∂ Ù«‘˜≈Á∆ È≈Ò «Ú¡≈‘ Á≈ √, A Ï∆’ ’º«‡¡≈ «Í¡≈˜, D Í≈Ú, ÈÓ’ √π¡≈Á ¡È∞√≈Õ Õ ’∞‰ºfi Òº Á∂◊ ∆¡ª Ï≈¡Á ◊ºÒÏ≈ ’Á∂ ‘ج∂ Áº«√¡≈ «’ «‹ºÊ∂ ¡≈͉∂ √≈Ê∆¡ª È≈Ò √» fi -Ï» fi Á≈ ΩÒ≈ ‘À Í≈¿∞ Â∂ ‹ÁØ fi≈Û»∫ ÷◊∂ È∂ ∫Á≈ È‘∆∫È∂Áº√ √’Á≈! ’∆ Ù≈Ó «ÏÂ≈¿∞‰ ’Ú≈¿∞‰≈ √∆Õ Â∆’≈ : ¡≈¨¡ª ˘ «¤ºÒ ’∂ Ó√Ò ’∂ ¡Òº◊ º÷ «Á˙Õ ÂÚ∂ ”Â∂ ¡≈͉≈ Í≈√ÍØ ‡ «Á÷≈«¬¡≈ ª ‹≈ ¿∞√˘ ¿∞√Á∂ ¤Ø‡∂ ’ºÁ ’≈È ÁπÈ∆¡ª Ú≈Ò∆¡ª ◊ºÒª ’Á≈ ‘ªÕ «√¯ ‘ª‚∆ Á∂ «√ “Â∂ √Ò≈Á Ú‹Ø∫ ÚÂ∂ Á≈ «¬‘ „≥◊ ÓπÈ≈√Ï ‘À? ’∆ «¬‘ ⁄≥◊≈ «‹¿∞ ∫ ‘∆ ÚÍ≈∆ Á≈ A@@ ◊Ã≈Ó Óº÷‰ Í≈˙Õ ‘∆ «Ó⁄, ¡Á’, Ò√‰ Í≈ ’∂ √πÈ«‘≈ ‘؉ º’ ’∂ Íπ « Ò√ ¡Î√ ˘ Ô’∆È ¡≈«¬¡≈ Ì “⁄ Í«‘⁄≈‰ ÏÈ≈¿∞‰ Á∂ È≈ÒÍ≈‰∆ Ú≈Ò∆ Ï≈Ò‡∆ È≈Ò ‘∆ ÓÀ∫ ‹ªÁ∂ √≈◊ Á∂ ͺÂ∂ Á≈ Â≈‹ ω≈ ’∂ È‘∆∫ ‘ج∂◊≈ «’ ÿ Á∆ ‘≈Ò ˜≈ Íπ º Â Áπ Ï ≈≈ ‹≥ ◊ Ò “⁄ ‹≈ ’∂ ÌπøÈØÕ ’º‡∂ ‡Ó≈‡, Ò≈Ò «Ó⁄, Í≈Ú-Ì≈‹∆ Ó√≈Ò≈ Í≈ ’∂ «¬È∑ª ˘ ¿∞ÁØ∫ º’ ‘ Ú≈«’¡≈ B Í» ∆ Áπ È ∆¡ª ÿ∞ ≥ Ó ‰ Á≈ ÓΩ ’ ≈ ◊ºÒ È‘∆∫ ’Á≈ «‹‘Û∆ ’¬∆ Ú≈∆ Í«‘È≈ «Áº«’Â≈¿∞«’¿∞ ∫«’ ¿∞‘˘ ‘∆ ÍÂ≈AI√∆√≈Ò Á∞√Á≈  ’∆¬∂Õ Î∂ ‘ ⁄∆˜ ¡≈͉∆ ¡≈͉∂ √≥Á»’ √Ó∂ ʺÒ∂ ¿∞«¡≈, «‘Ò≈™Á∂ ‘∂, ‹ÁØ∫ º’ Óº÷‰ Ó√≈Ò≈ È≈ ¤º‚‰ Òº◊ ‹≈Ú∂Õ Ó√Ò∂ ‘ج∂ ÈΩ ‹ Ú≈È ‘À Õ ÷◊∂ ∫ Á≈ «√‚È∆ ”⁄ «Ó«Ò¡≈ ‘À ¿∞µÊ∂ ‘∆ ¤Ø‡∂ ’ºÁ ’≈È «Ú‘Û∂ “⁄ ⁄Ò∆ ‹ªÁ∆ ‘ÀÕ ¡√∆∫ «’ Á»‹∂ ÒØ’ «¬√ ◊ºÒ È≈Ò È≈≈˜ ·∆’ ʪ “Â∂ «‡’ ‹≈¬∂◊∆ Â∂ ÓÀ∫ Í≈‡∆ ¿∞‘ √Ø⁄‰ Òº◊≈, “ÓÀ∫ ‘∞‰ ’√Ï∂ “⁄ ¡≈¨, ¿∞ÏÒ∂ ‘ج∂ Ó‡, ¡ºË≈ ’ºÍ Í≈‰∆, B ‡∂ÏÒ √Í»È Óº÷‰ Í≈ ’∂ ⁄ø◊∆ Ú√Á∂ È∂Í≈Ò∆ Ì≈¬∆⁄≈∂ ˘ «ÓÒ ’∂ ’¬∆ Ú≈ ¿∞√˘ ¡È∂’ª Óπ√∆Ϫ Á≈ ¡≈͉∆ «˜≥ Á ◊∆ ¡≥ Á ‘∆ ‘؉◊∂ ¡Â∂ ¿∞√ È∂ √Ø«⁄¡≈, “‹∂ ¡º‹ Á≈ ÍzÏ≥Ë ’ª◊∆Õ √≈˘ √Ì ˘ «¬‘ ‹ªÁ≈ ‘ª ª «’ «¬√ ÍzÁÙÈ Ï≈∂ Â∑ª «ÓÒ≈™Á∂ ‘ج∂ ⁄ø◊∆ Â∑ª «‘Ò≈˙Õ ’º«‡¡≈≈ ‘≈ ËÈ∆¡≈, «ÈßÏ» Á≈ √ ¿∞√ ÚÒØ∫ È∂Í≈Ò ”⁄ ÷ØÒ∆ √≥√Ê≈ ‹Ø Ú∆ √≈‘Ó‰≈ ’È≈ ÍÀ∫Á≈ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√È∂ «ÏÂ≈¿∞∫Á∂ ‘ªÕ √≈‚∂ “⁄Ø∫ ÙØÙ∂ ¤º‚‰ ÓÀ∫ «¬√ ˘ Â≈‹ Í«‘È≈¿∞∫Á≈ ‘ª, ’ºÒ∑ ’È Ò¬∆ ¡≈͉≈ «‘º√≈ Í≈¿∞‰≈ ÒØ’ª Á∂ «Ú⁄≈ √π‰ √’ª“Õ ¿∞√ Ò¬∆ ¡Â∂ «Í¡≈˜ √‹≈ ’∂ Í≈Ú È≈Ò ÍØ√ØÕ «’ ¡≥ ◊ ‘∆‰ Â∂ ¡È≈Ê Ïº « ⁄¡ª Á∆ ’∂ «√‚È∆ Ù«‘ ÿ∞ ≥ Ó ‰ ‹≈ «‘≈ √∆ ¿∞ ‘ Ȫ Á∆ ’≈ Ú∆ ÷Û≈ Ò¬∆Õ Ïz À µ Ê ¤Ø‡∂ ’ºÁ ’≈È «¬ºÊ∂ «√‚È∆ ”⁄ ¡≈¬∆ Ú≈Ò∆ (ıϪ Áº√‰ Ú≈Ò∆) √≈‚∆ ˘ «¬‘ ÓÀ˘ Í«‘È≈¬∂◊∆Õ“ ⁄≈‘∆Á≈ ‘ÀÕ““ «¬≥‹ ’È≈ «ÏÒ’∞Ò «√¡≈‰∆ ◊ºÒ Í≈Ú Ò¬∆ : Í≈Ú ˘ «Ú⁄’≈Ø∫ ’º‡ ’∂ ÁØÚ∂∫ Í≈√∂ Óº÷‰ Ò◊≈˙ ¡Â∂ √‘≈«¬Â≈ ’Á∆ ‘À Ò¬∆ Î≥ ‚ «¬’º · ≈ ª ≈√Â∂ ”⁄ Íπ « Ò√ ÚÒØ ∫ ’≈ ‡À √ ‡ ’Á∂ √Ó∂ ∫ ‹ÁØ ∫ Íπ Ò ∆√ ¡Î√ Íz∂Ù≈È∆ ‘º√Á∂ ‘ج∂ Áº«√¡≈ «’ ‹ÁØ∫ Ï≈˜≈ «Ò‹≈‰ Ú≈Ò∆ ‡Ø’∆ ‘À Â∂ “‘∞ ‰ ÓÀ ∫ È≈⁄ ’ª◊∆“, ““⁄ÒØ, ¡≈¿∞ ’Â≈ ω≈¬∆¬∂““, √Ì √∆Õ ‘ ’ج∆ «¬√ ÍzÁÙÈ Ï≈∂ ◊Ó ÂÚ∂ ¿∞ Â∂ ÍÒ‡≈ ’∂ ◊Ó ’Ø ¡Â∂ ◊Ó-◊Ó √Ϙ∆ È≈Ò √Ú ’ØÕ Ò¬∆ È∂ ÷◊∂∫Á≈ ˘ ’≈ Á∆ √∆‡ ¿∞µ∂Â∂ ’È ¡≈«¬¡≈ √∆Õ ¿∞‘ ’∞ºfi ÒØ’ª È≈Ò ’≈”⁄ √Ú≈ ‘Ø ‚≈¬∆Úª Á≈ ÏzÀÊ ‡À√‡ ’È«¬‘ √’≈ Â∂ ÒØ ’ ª Ï≈∂ Ï∂ - «⁄Ó‡∆ È∂ «’‘≈ Â∂ Ⱥ⁄‰ Òº◊∆, ‘∂ È∂ «¬’º«·¡ª «’‘≈Õ ◊ºÒª ’ «‘≈ √∆Õ ¿∞√ È∂ «‹√ ‘≈Ù≈ ◊ºÒª ’Á∆ ‘ÀÕ ‘≈Ò∂ «¬º’- ºÏ≈! «’≥È≈ ÚË∆¡≈ Â∆’≈ √∆ ¿∞√ ¿∞ √ ∂ Ú∂ Ò ∂ ÁÚ≈˜≈ ÷π º Ò ∑ Ï≥Á∂ È≈Ò Ú∆ ◊ºÒ ’∆Â∆, ¿∞√ Á∆ ÁØ «ÁÈ ‘Ø ¬ ∂ È∂ , «¬º ’ Íπ ≈‰≈ Á≈ ¡≈͉∆ «¬º’ “Â∂ Һ ‘Ú≈ “⁄ «◊¡≈; «¬‘ ÈΩ’ √∆ Â∂ ¿∞‘ √Ì ⁄πºÍ ¡≈͉∆ ≈«¬ √∆ Í √Ì Á∆ √ªfi∆ «Í¡≈Ò≈ «¬√ ‡Ø’∆ Á∆ Ú≈Â≈Ò≈Í ÷Û∑È Á≈Õ ’∞√∆ Á∂ «¬º’ Íπ≈‰∂ ’Ú ’’∂ ÷Û∑ ◊¬∂Õ ’ج∆ «¬º’ ÙÏÁ Ú∆ ≈«¬ «¬‘ √∆ «’ «¬‘ Ï‘∞ Ù≈ÈÁ≈ Óπ ß Ï Á∂ ¬∆«÷¡≈ : “Á∂ª Ú Á≈√”, ÂØ∫ ¬∂È≈ ÌÀ¡-Ì∆ ‘Ø «◊¡≈ «’ ¿∞‘ È∂ ‹ÁØ∫ «¬√ ˘ Ⱥ⁄«Á¡ª È≈ ÏØ«Ò¡≈Õ «‹‘Û∂ ÍzÒÀÁ’ÙÈ ““ÓÀ∫ Á∂ ¡≈Í ÍÀ◊«ÁÈ ≥Ï ˘Úæ÷-Úæ÷ ÓπßÏ¿∞ ¬∆‘: √≈∂ √ÓÏÂÈ «˜≈‡-B@AA Ó∂ ÎÀÙ√∆Õ È Ú∆’ Í«‘Ò∂ “ÏÒÀ ’ ” Â∂“’∆«Î Ò≈√ ¬∂∫‹Ò√ : √ÀÓ±¡Ò «’Ó ¡Â∂ ˛ÒÈ ˙ ‘√ÍÂ≈Ò ⁄⁄ ∫ A@ ∑ ª · ʺ Ò ∂ ÂØ«‚º ◊ Ó∆Ò ’∂ ‡∞Á±’Û∂√∆Õ - ‡∞ ’«¬√ Û∂ Ò¬∆ ‘Ø ÷π¿π Ù∆È“⁄ «◊¡≈Õ Â∞√ÈÚƒ ∆∫ ÓÀ˘ «¯ÒÓ ¡≈͉∆ ’≈ÏÒ∆¡Â √∆ Í∂Á∂Ù« ÷¡≈ “ “, «¬ºæ‚’ ¡«ÌÈ∂ ‹‰≈ Â’«‘‰ «‚˜≈«¬Èª Ï≈∂ Á∆¡ªÈ‘∆∫ ⁄È≈Úª ’Á∆‘ÀÏ≈Ò∆Úπ ∆ ∆¡≈ √∂ÈÕ
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