The Greater Burlington
Multicultural Resource Center

63 Pearl Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401
http://www.gbmrc.org/
802-660-8815

The Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center Presents

Establishing New Partnerships in Our Communities of Color in Vermont


Due to scheduling difficulties,
the conference has been postponed
to the Spring of 2005


Conference Overview


Establishing New Partnerships in Our Communities of Color in Vermont will bring together  community members, service providers, legal experts and healthcare advocates to explore the complexities of diversity and its impact on the community. The workshops, presentations and speakers will address a variety of topics relating to women to provide an understanding, creative and safe environment where this diverse population can come together and openly share their experiences and ideas, and seek solutions to changes that create barriers to diversity.

Featured Speaker:

The Honorable Jean Augustine, P.C.M.P., former Secretary of State for Multiculturalism and the Status of Women, Canada.

The Hon. Jean Augustine, P.C. M.P. former Secretary of State for Multiculturalism and the Status of Women, Canada, was born in the Caribbean island of Grenada. Before entering politics, Ms. Augustine was an Elementary School Principal with the Toronto District Catholic School Board.

In 1993, Ms. Augustine became the first black woman elected to the Parliament of Canada. From 1994 to 1996 she was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada, in February 2002 she was elected chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

In 2004 Ms. Augustine retained her seat in Parliament with a landslide victory.

Conference Program:


Establishing New Partnerships in Our Communities of Color in Vermont
Monday, September 27 (Please note new date!)

8 - 9 Registration
9 - 10 Plenary Speakers : Women in Education
10 - 10:45 Morning Keynote Address by the
Hon. Jean Augustine,
Member of Parliament (Canada)
11 - 1:00 Panels
Panel A    Women in Government
Panel B    Women in Healthcare
Panel C    Women in Criminal Justice
Panel D    Women in Religion
1:15 - 2
Lunch
2:13 - 3 Closing Keynote

 



Registration form


The conference an lunch will cost $50.00 through September 10, after September 10, the cost is $75.00 per attendee.

Return registrations by September 17 to:

Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center
63 Pearl Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401
802-660-8815


Registration Deadline September 17, 2004

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For more information, email patbw@hotmail.com, or check our website for updates http://www.gbmrc.org/