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The 411 Initiative For Change – Canada’s leading organization working to involve the music industry in creating solutions to contemporary social issues, announced today the presentation of a concert geared towards engaging young people in the celebration of Multiculturalism Day on June 27th, 2005. This free all-ages event will be held at the Opera House (735 Queen StreetEast). Headlining the concert are Maxamus Entertainment/Koch Records artists Melanie Durrant and Maple Music Recordings artist Rochesteraka Juice. Other artists slated to take part include Shaun “Rikoshay” Boothe, Sumeet, DJ Dopey, poets Travis Blackman, and Spin withmore special guests to be announced.
Multiculturalism Day gives Canadians an opportunity to recognize the contributions of ethnocultural and minority communities to Canadian society and to celebrate Canada’s rich cultural diversity. “The event will host a diverse line-up of young performers while working to increase awareness and appreciation of Canada’s growing multiculturalism among young people”, explains The 411 Initiative For Change Programme Director Anita Wong. The event also aims to strengthen social cohesion and cultural understanding among young people by discussing timely issues such as self-esteem, racism, and identity.
This event also marks the official national launch of The 411 Initiative For Change, recognizing its achievements in creating innovative solutions to contemporary social issues, and toasting its future in attaining its goals that envision inclusive civic education, through the use of fused arts, culture and heritage to facilitate social development. Originally provincial in scope, the organization has expanded its operations nationally, enabling it to reach more young members of Canada’s ethnocultural communities.
Tickets to the event will be available for free onlineas of June 10, 2005 at www.whatsthe411.ca.
Monday June 27thThe Opera House735 Queen Street EastDoors 8:30pm Show 10:00PMFree Admission with ticket from www.whatsthe411.ca
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The 411 Initiative For Change
Our Mission
The 411 Initiative for Change uses arts and culture as tools to raise public awareness and foster social change.
What We Do
• Gear the majority of our work and programs towards young audiences;
• Use music and art as the media to combat prejudices and negative stereotypes;
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