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18 The-Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 12,1994 iXviiiS-ooSS?' viS w-i- ■ V : ft y y à U à.\*> > - LM i V : II y v V ■im - •x \-v.V x >' A Sv^^vsX\\x\x\x»<w^^x»x^^ Multi-Oultural Celebration , A multi-cultural celebration at y ' Bowmanville High School this Sat- k " urday and a panel discussion next E11111 Wednesday, October 16, are all part ftSIII I ^ Unity in Diversity Week celebra- lions in Clarington. * ttil : This Saturday, November 12, 'JmS j There will be a multicultural celebration in the afternoon at the Bowmanville High School. Hours are from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy multicultural food, music, costumes, songs and dances at the high school. The Club Carib dancers will entertain. On Wednesday, November 16, there will be a panel discussion on the topic of Unity in Diversity. This discussion takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Ontario Street Public School in Bowmanville. THE VISUAL ARTS CENTRE presents Yuletide at the Mill Friday, November 18,1994-6-9 p.m. Saturday, November 19,1994 -11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, November 20,1994 -12 noon - 4 p.m. Featuring the "sights, sounds and smells of Christmas" Get your Christmas shopping done in one place! FRFÆ ADMISSION The Visual Arts Centre Leah Armstrong and A1 Awadia (front row) and May Famoush, Buffy Rodgers and Becky Uy (back row) were among the participants in a recent recent Unity in Diversity Week survey undertaken at Bowmanville High School. Unity in Diversity Week will include a multi-cultural feast and celebration celebration this Saturday afternoon, November November 12th, at Bowmanville High School. The public is welcome to attend. attend. Events begin at 2 p.m. Students Conduct Survey on Racism Recently a survey was conducted at Bowmanville High School to obtain obtain information from students about their beliefs on racism. The study, undertaken by BHS students, was in conjunction with Unity in Diversity Week which is being observed in Clarington. This survey was given to students students of different cultural backgrounds, backgrounds, which included African, Philipino, Persian, British and Irish. Of the students chosen, those of British and Irish descent said they had never encountered any racial oppression. Those who said they had experienced experienced discrimination reported that most of it had occurred in primary school. These comments were mostly mostly rendered by minority groups. When asked if the students would feel uncomfortable in a majority majority white school, some students said they would feel uncomfortable in a mixed school because you have to watch what you say and do so that you don't offend anyone. The other students reported that they feel comfortable in a majority white school, but would like to see more races inter-act. The students also feel that most racism takes place outside the school, for example, in hate groups. To finalize the survey, a very important important question was asked: "How do you feel about unity in diversity?" diversity?" The answer that struck me as being being the most significant was: "It's the only way!" Only as a community can we make this happen. Let's join together together and stop oppression. It's the only way. --Buffy Rogers VOTE HAMRE Nov. 14 Across from Reitman's in the Oshawa Centre ■ - •, ri- ; 'vr 'V-l. ;; 1/2 Price Suits available in single and double breasted in Fortrel and wool and all wool. f Regular price $595.00 NOW $297.50 Now Open SUNDAYS i? V;Y.1 2;' 'A rra A .kœ* ..U Ai L l utf/* •••#••••••• Regular price $395.00 NOW $197.50 _ ■ ••••••#•••• Regular price $295.00 NOMT $147.50 All (Iitss shirts 1/2 PRICE Mens shirts from Arrow, BVD & Hathaway Buy ONE pant Buy one pant $50 Get the second FREE _ _ Buy one pant $60 Get the second FREE Buy one pant $70 nid FREE MEN'S SUITS VALUES UP TO s 250°° VISA la il Grs - Ushiiwa Centre Across from Reitman's » SOT FOR BVIRV MAN Ithtt We carry Suit Sizes from 34 to 52 Mon. to Fri. 10:00 - Saturday 9:30 - 6 Sunday 12-5