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April 4, 2011 – Maritime Students go “From Words to Action”

Halifax, NS (April 4, 2011):  Over 100 young leaders from 14 high schools and community groups from across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick  will assemble for the Canadian Centre for Diversity’s Peer Leaders Forum, “A World without Stigma” on Tuesday April 5.  This year’s theme, “From Words to Action,” focuses on how we can address discrimination and prejudice and effect positive social change..  With a powerful panel and small group workshops, youth will share experiences, discuss how others have taken action to make change in their communities, explore ways to take a stand and teach others to respect difference.

When:     Tuesday April 5, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Where:   The World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, NS
Who:       Moderator:  El Jones, Spoken-word activist and teacher
Panelists:  Tasha Moideen, President, Dalhousie Circle K; Drew Moore, Director, Concrete Roots and Bboy; Dori Palmiere, Student, Dalhousie School of Social Work; Lindell Smith, Recording Engineer, Centre Line Studio;  Joe Sylliboy, Senior Interpreter, Glooscap Heritage Centre

The benefits of the Peer Leaders Forum go beyond the conference. Some participating schools have been so inspired by the day that they’ve created their own events devoted to inclusion, anti-stigma, anti-discrimination and interfaith programming