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It’s another Friday
It’s another Diversity Community Newscast
By your host Harriet Tinka
Sponsored by Ray Z Plumbing and Heating…..
Here are the headlines for the week…
KFS BBQ Smokehouse says health is wealth with its value added food services….
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) invites people from diverse communities to serve on its new Chief Community Council…..
Diversity TV brings to you all organizers of Black History Month events in Calgary to share what they have coming up…..
Now the news in detail….
1. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) invites people from diverse communities to serve on its new Chief Community Council as it redesigns its community engagement strategy to be more inclusive. As a recommendation from the EPS Commitment to Action initiative and other engagement efforts, the EPS is looking for community members with experience in marginalization, discrimination, and interested in being part of change to guide the EPS in addressing issues within vulnerable communities.
The deadline is February 28, 2021.
For more information, please go to www.Edmonton police.ca/ccc or send application to CCC@edmontonpolice.ca
2. It’s February!
It’s Black History Month.
Who’s doing what in Edmonton and Calgary?
Here’s what is up?
Saturday, February 27, 2021, 12 noon, by Africans and African Descendants Friendship Club of St. Albert – online.
Saturday, February 13, 11AM -3PM, 2021 Black History Brunch, by BCW in Action.
Saturday, February 6 – 27, AJFAS Black History Month events on www.ajfas.ca
Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association will be hosting Black History Educational Workshops at schools in Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park and Ardrossan, February 10th to February 26th ( private).
Also, they’re hosting virtual videos, highlighting the meaning of Black History Month, what it means to African / Caribbean Canadians who have risen above the challenges and have accomplished, highlighting their valuable contributions to the many fields such as, politics, education, sports, Arts and Culture. This will be shown throughout the month of February on their Facebook Page.
In Calgary….
Raising Hope in a Pandemic, February 15 & 27, 1PM – online
Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture, 26-27 February, 6-8 PM daily -online
Black History Month Desire to Make a Difference; Community Responsibility, and Integrity, February 27, 6-8PM.
Afrikadey! Arts & Cultural Society in partnership with Pan African Music Society of Nigeria for an online music concert March 13, 2021 6pm to 8pm
Black History Month Offers
SASS Marketing Agency is offering help to the black community as part of Black History Month 2021. If you’re a #BlackOwnedBusiness in the Edmonton and area in need of graphic design work to promote your business during these difficult times, you can get a FREE offer from SASS. ⠀ To request a FREE 1 (one) time design promotional marketing material before the end of February, please click here tinyurl.com/1vo4he4c
Kim-Ann Wilson is here to tell us more and many upcoming offers…
Before we go to Fashion of the Week, we will take a quick commercial break….
3. Fashion of the Week…..
This week Fashion of the Week profiles the works of Alèthe Kaboré, owner of KYN Apparel. Weeks ago, masks were made mandatory in indoor spaces across Alberta. We are happy to be joined by local Edmonton designer Alèthe Kaboré, owner of KYN Apparel to run us through some of the different mask designs that they have; Ears Savers, Mask with Ties, Masks with Elastic, and Antibacterial Masks.
For more information on different mask designs, and how to buy, please go to kynapparel.ca
4. Diversity Profile of the Week….
This week, we have the honour to introduce you to a Calgary based couple, Mr. and Mrs. Kangong. At their two locations, they make meat, fish, chicken, and other products more appetizing, healthy, tasty, and appealing for your consumption, health, and pleasure.
“Health is wealth,” they hold firm.
They sell these value added healthy products in two locations in Calgary and online with delivery options available.
KFS’s Ready-to-Eat, Heat n’ Serve, and catering services are all fashioned in their two locations on; Avenida Food Hall and Fresh Market on #428 12445 Lake Fraser Drive SE, and #111 2845 23rd Street NE Calgary.
Mr Kangong, an IT consultant, and Mrs. Kangong, a medical doctor both originated from the Central African country of Cameroon. They’re very passionate to provide chemical-free, low salt, and other healthy products.
Get inspired by Mr and Mrs Kangong in their own words…
5. Coronavirus Project Cool Times:
Alberta Health has reported scams where victims are asked to provide personal information, send money, or buy gift cards to secure a COVID-19 vaccine early. If you’ve received such a call, contact Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or your local police. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a tough climate for businesses to survive.
6. In Diversity TV International News….
An indigenous MP in the Maori Party of New Zealand, Rawiri Waititi, was ordered to leave the parliament for refusing to wear a necktie.
He said forcing him to a Western dress is a breach of his rights and an attempt to suppress indigenous culture.
The Maori party was founded in 2004 to advocate for indigenous rights.
In the Canadian Parliament, Speakers have ruled that to be recognized to speak in debate, on points of order or during Question Period, tradition and practice require all Members, male or female, to dress in contemporary business attire. The contemporary practice and unwritten rule require, therefore, that male Members wear a jacket, shirt and tie as standard dress.
7. Dish of the Week…..
Now that the restaurants are opened, our Valentine’s Day Special is grill lines encrusted tender steak. Selasi’s Grill is offering 2- 8 oz Steak Dinner for two with 2 -6 oz glasses of wine and 2 desserts to go with it. There’s a draw for a FREE meal for patrons who visit on Saturday February 13, and Sunday February 14, 2021 to top it up.
Selasi’s Grill serves western, Chinese, and African food. Opened just months ago opposite Stadium, on 8604 112 Avenue Edmonton, with a large parking space, a bar, a large dining space, a private meeting room, and most importantly, delicious western, African, and Chinese dishes.
8. Announcements….
A. Are you an Internationally Educated Professional? The Global Talent Conference in Edmonton is looking to connect and inspire. This year the Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council (ERIEC) will co-host the first Alberta Global Talent Conference with their counterpart in Calgary, the Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC). The event will be virtual. This year’s theme is Redefining, Mentoring and Networking to take place on Thursday, February 25th, 2021, from 9AM – 4PM
To register, please go to https://whova.com/portal/registration/globa_202102/
B. Businesses within Edmonton’s Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) may be eligible for a rebate of up to three months of their 2020 BIA tax if they were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the form of a credit to their business tax account. The rebate is part of the Edmonton Economic Recovery Grant, as the City makes an effort to help businesses hurt by the pandemic. To be eligible, a business needed to have been closed for a minimum of two weeks in 2020 because of the pandemic, and earned zero revenue while closed. The rebate is only applicable to the BIA tax and not to any other type of federal or provincial tax.
The application deadline is February 28.
To apply, go to www.edmonton.ca/business_economy/assessment_tax/business-improvement-area-taxes.aspx?utm_source=virtualaddress&utm_campaign=biaassessment
C. Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 6-8:30 PM on Zoom. Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Commitment to Action, to engage with Black, Indigenous, racialized, and underserved communities to improve policing, and re-imagine community safety and well-being.
For more information, please go to www.epsinput.ca
Thank you for watching Diversity TV Community Newscast from Harriet Tinka.
See you next week.
We now begin our Black History Month panel.
9. Diversity TV in the Community….
February is Black History Month. We invited 3 community leaders organizing Black History Month events in Calgary to share what they’re up to for Black History Month 2021.
Here are the all star community organizers for Diversity TV Panel:
Margaret Daniel – President of the St. Lucia Calgary Cultural Association
Fobete Dingha – Centre for Newcomers, Calgary
Motola Dawodu – Afrika Day, Calgary
