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MARCH 19, 2014
Celebrating diversity in Spirit Square March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The Kamloops Immigrant Services is hosting the Diversity Walk at Kamloops Spirit Square on Mackenzie Avenue starting at 10:00am. After the walk, there will be light refreshments, cultural performances and kid’s activities at the Immigrant Society (448 Tranquille Road). Every year Kamloops Immigrant Services gets practicum students from Thompson Rivers University (TRU), one of their tasks is to organize the annual Diversity Walk. This year Social Work practicum student Saerom Kang and Human Service Diploma practicum students Dionne Mohammed and Noelle Norgren are helping Coby Piazza, Kamloops Immigrant Services community connections coordinator with the walk. Coby strongly believes in supporting diversity in Kamloops; “It is important to promote harmony. In a small community, especially like Kamloops, we need to be aware of the diversity we have here.” There are many reasons why one may attend the Diversity Walk or celebrate International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. For Saerom it is about being part of the awareness campaign; “It is a way to celebrate culture and diversity in our com-
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March 21 is a day to recognize the different cultures that call Canada home. At Spirit Square, Kamloops Immigrant Services will be hosting a Diversity Walk. TRU students (l-r) Noelle Norgren, Dionne Mohammed and Saerom Kang have been working hard to organize the event.
munity. It is also a way to bring awareness to those who can feel isolated in the community.” For many of us, ignorance isn’t bliss. The more we know about the different cultures, which thrive in our country, the better neighbours we can be. “I think it is an important day to promote,” says Dionne. “Canada as a country is very diverse when it comes to cultures. It is a day to bring honour to that.” For Noelle helping to organize the Diversity Walk has been an eye opening experience. “I didn’t know a lot about the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination before doing my practicum, it has really opened my eyes,” adds Noelle. The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is not only an international celebration; it is also a great experience to be a part of for these TRU students. “This exposure to different cultures is important for future work,” comments Dionne. With her future Human Service Diploma it will be important to be more relatable and understanding to the clients all of ethnic groups. “I also think it is important that we haven’t forgotten that we are on Secwepemec land. We have people from the Friendship Centre who will be doing a prayer and - continued on page 2
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