Rights, Faith, and Politics:
A Public Forum on Migrant Worker Issues
This event will bring together migrant workers, community organizations, faith groups, and provincial representatives to build capacity for action, policy, and solidarity on migrant worker rights. Special Guests will include: award-winning Human Rights Lawyer, Fay Faraday, and Jesson Reyes of Migrante Canada.
The forum will begin with a panel featuring speakers addressing 4 themes:
• Provincial Policies: the role of Provincial policies for migrant worker rights
• Communities of Faith: Social Justice outreach with Migrant Workers – Hosted by KAIROS Canada
• Community Solidarity: the role of organizations and individuals.
• Migrant Worker Self Organizing: Successes and Strategies
The day will conclude with a presentation of the strategies and next steps determined by each group.
Registration is required; this event is free to attend, and lunch and snacks will be provided.
Transportation support is available for migrant workers who wish to attend. Funds for child and elder care are also available upon request.
To register visit our EventBrite page, or contact Cooper Institute by emailing josie@cooperinstitute.ca or calling (902) 894-4573.