In 1966, the General assembly of the United Nations declared March 21st as the International day for the elimination to end racial discrimination. The declaration of this day was as a result of an event six years earlier. On March 21, 1960 sixty-nine people were killed by the racist state of South Africa while peacefully protesting Apartheid.
Still today, over 50 years later, we recognize this day as a day to bring attention to racial problems that still exist and to promote racial harmony.
The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan runs a very popular anti-racism campaign every year in the month of March — Racism: Recognize it. Reject it! #MarchoutRacism.
The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan offers free activity sets that are downloadable online on their website. Multiple coinciding events such as lunch and learns, personal stories, and community forums happen all over the province.
The Moose Jaw Multicultural Council will be hosting a presentation and discussion session at 2 p.m. on March 21 at the Newcomer Welcome Centre (432 Main St North).
We have come a long way with racism since 1960. We still have more to do.
