When:  Friday, February 3, 2012

Time: 10: 00 am – 11:00 am

Where: University of Alberta, Dentistry/Pharmacy Building 4069

Learn about human trafficking in Canada and Alberta and discuss what citizens can do about this human rights abuse. ACT Alberta uses a collaborative organizational model that addresses human trafficking with the input of multiple stakeholders, including the public. Look into the history of this unique organization, the challenges and benefits of operating as a coalition, and the role of continued citizen participation in addressing human trafficking.

Presenter: Andrea Burkhart, Action Coalition on Human Trafficking Alberta Association

Please visit www.globaled.ualberta.ca for International Week 2012 highlights and a full PDF version of the program guide.

Mount Royal University is proud to present this special evening focusing on the serious topic of human trafficking.

Date: Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Time: 7pm-9pm

Place: EC 1050 in the Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning , 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW , Calgary, Alberta

Keynote address: Yvon Dandurand, a leading international expert in human trafficking and criminal justice.

Play reading: Act I of the play She Has a Name by Andrew Kooman, performed by members of Burnt Thicket Theatre.

This one day learning session will provide you with an understanding of what is Human Trafficking with a focus on youth that are being exploited in the sex trade in Edmonton.
Special guest Trisha Baptie who will provide insightinto a world that few see. As well an assessment tool will be presented to use to identify individuals being trafficked.

Learning session will also include:

Human Trafficking 101—Andrea Burkhart (ACT Alberta)
On the Streets—Detective David Schening and Detective Steven Horchuk Assessment Tool—Amy Stephens, MSW, RSW (ACT Alberta)

Date: Friday, January 20th 2012 from 8:30 am to 4:30pm

Where:  Stanley A. Milner Library Theatre, Edmonton Public Library 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square

REGISTRATION
Fee: $65.00 with Lunch included
No refunds
Cash, cheque or credit card accepted
Email
Lise@helpinghandsofhope.com
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Mail to (before January 5th. 2012)
Suite 21 – 240-222 Baseline Road
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Phone (780) 702-5239 for further information

When: Friday, January 6, 2012
Where: Millwoods Evangelical Free Church , 1559 80 St NW , Edmonton, AB
Time: 7:00pm until 9:30pm

Please join us for benefit concert to fight human trafficking.

Featuring musical performances by:
Jessica Holtby and Beth Bucknor
www.myspace.com/bethholtbymusic
www.jessicaholtby.com

Free admission, 7pm. coffee, tea, and dessert provided.

All donations go to ACT Alberta
For more information email info@actalberta.org

Community agencies, front line workers, community members and the general public of St.Paul and surroundings areas are invited to attend a workshop on human trafficking.

This workshop will present information on human trafficking legislation and policy and will examine case studies, protocols on service provision and will help participants identify and assist trafficked persons in their community.

Date: Tuesday, December 6th

Time: 9:00 am

Facilitator: Andrea Burkhart
Executive Director
ACT Alberta
Action Coalition on human Trafficking

Workshop sponsored by:
St. Paul & District Crisis Association

Registration fee: $10.00 per participant
Coffee and snacks provided

Fee payable to St. Paul & District Crisis Association
To register please contact Noreen @ 780-645-5132

Or you may email your registration information to Cotton5@mcsnet.ca
Space is limited, please register by November 30th.

The Action Coalition on Human Trafficking  is pleased to be hosting a screening of the film Call + Response to raise awareness of human trafficking. Please support the Coalition as they spearhead an awareness campaign to expose the harsh reality of the enslavement of 27 million people worldwide.

When:  Tuesday  November 8th  2011 · Doors open at 7:00pm

Where: Grande Prairie Public Library: 101, 9839 103 Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta.

For more information email grandeprairie@actalberta.org

CALL + RESPONSE is a first of its kind feature documentary film that reveals the world’s 27 million dirtiest secrets: there are more slaves today than ever before in human history. CALL + RESPONSE goes deep undercover where slavery is thriving from the child brothels of Cambodia to the slave brick kilns of rural India to reveal that in 2009, Slave Traders made more money than Google, Nike and Starbucks combined.

The scheduled screening of Call + Response that was set for October 27th has been postponed in light of the recent tragedy in Grande Prairie.

The event will be rescheduled for a future date.

For more information contact: grandeprairie@actalberta.org or info@actalberta.org

The Action Coalition on Human Trafficking  is pleased to be hosting a screening of the film Call + Response to raise awareness of human trafficking in Alberta and around the world. Please support the Coalition as they spearhead an awareness campaign to expose the harsh reality of the enslavement of 27 million people worldwide.

When:  Friday October 21st, 2011 · Doors open at 7:00pm

Where:  High River Centennial Library: 909 – 1st Street West, High River Alberta

Tickets $5.00 at the door

(all proceeds raised will go directly to supporting ACT and victims of human trafficking in Alberta)

For more information, call 403-554-3423

CALL + RESPONSE is a first of its kind feature documentary film that reveals the world’s 27 million dirtiest secrets: there are more slaves today than ever before in human history. CALL + RESPONSE goes deep undercover where slavery is thriving from the child brothels of Cambodia to the slave brick kilns of rural India to reveal that in 2009, Slave Traders made more money than Google, Nike and Starbucks combined.

Many Canadians have voiced their opinions on the Ominbus Crime Bill proposed by the Conservative party of Canada. The Ominbus Crime Bill C-10 contains a wide range of justice and public safety measures. In regards to human trafficking, the bill makes amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and aims to enact ”powers to deny work permits for foreign workers at risk of human trafficking or humiliating and degrading treatment, including exotic dancers and low-skilled workers.”

The Canadian Council of Refugees has spoken out against the bill and their opinion can be found at:

http://ccrweb.ca/en/comments-bill-c10-trafficking

Whereas, UBC Law Professor Ben Perrin sees many improvements within the bill. Please see his comment at:

http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/09/28/benjamin-perrin-the-governments-omnibus-crime-bill-is-not-draconian/

Edmontonians did their part to raise awareness about human trafficking in Canada by coming out to the first Annual Freedom Relay on Sunday, September 25th.

Participants carried signs with slogans reading “End the misery” and “Humans are not for sale” as they walked along Whyte Avenue. The walkers raised funds through pledges for organizations both local and abroad, with 60% of funds raised going to anti-human trafficking initiatives in Canada.

ACT Alberta would like to thank our fantastic volunteers for their hard work in making the event a success and for all the walkers, runners, and bikers for coming out on a Sunday and raising money for a great cause.

Special thanks to: The Body Shop stores of northern Alberta, Soroptomist International of Edmonton, Original Joe’s Downtown Edmonton, House of Tin Hair Salon, and Angles Hair Salon.

For more about the Freedom Relay please visit:

http://www.edmontonsun.com/2011/09/25/walk-held-to-raise-awareness-of-human-trafficking