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Together because we are differentThe celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Intercultural Institute of Montreal - First Activity: Promotion of our latest publications (Thursday November 13th, 2003); - Second Activity: Celebration of the thirty-fifth anniversary of the journal Interculture and a homage to its founder and director, Robert Vachon. (Thursday, November 20th, 2003); - Third Activity: A celebration and a fundraiser (Saturday, November 29th, 2003) - Committee of Honour OF THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERCULTURAL INSTITUTE OF MONTREAL
Introduction Forty years already! And still so young, because of the inexhaustible
source of interculturalism. Initially known as the Monchanin Centre,
and subsequently as the Monchanin Cross-cultural Centre, the Intercultural
Institute of Montreal (IIM), founded in 1963 and incorporated in
1968, remains a beacon in intercultural awareness in Quebec and
in Canada. From its beginnings, the IIM initiated intercultural
reflection that has become a common concern for all in all societies.
Over the period of forty years, it has developed an expertise in
combining reflection, action, and the sharing of real life experiences
of intercultural alternatives on the local level, as well as in
the national and international arenas. This has been accomplished
in different fields: community action, health education, social
services, international cooperation… Throughout the years,
the IIM has remained constant in its intercultural vision of a world
nourished by the roots of cultural diversity. A world view based
on people, communities, and grass roots organizations; a vision
that facilitates the dialogue and cooperation between people all
over the world, an interchange of their knowledge and their collective
wisdom. These forty years of existence represent an exploit for the IIM,
since it was sometimes necessary to navigate against popular opinion
and to survive different crises (financial, political, and geopolitics)
without ever losing its essence. TOGETHER – BECAUSE WE ARE DIFFERENT! This could have been
a slogan for any anniversary, but it fortells the multi-hued diversity
of a rainbow; today, having reached its maturity, the IIM is better
able to appreciate its significance. Harmonious interethnic relations
are generally considered desirable, however, their potential to
transform a pluralistic world remains poorly understood. Encompassing
at the same time that which differentiates us and that which draws
us towards one another, this slogan, "TOGETHER -- BECAUSE WE
ARE DIFFERENT", invites and challenges us to deal with our
irrefutable differences, while maintaining a dialogue with one another.
Three activities are planned for this anniversary: First Activity : Promotion of our latest publications (Thursday November 13th, 2003) Throughout its existence, the IIM has produced and edited numerous documents related to its activities. These publications have become valuable resources for intercultural action. Its fortieth anniversary represents an ideal occasion to highlight the importance and excellence of this body of work.
The evening activities:
COMMITTEE OF HONOUR OF
THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERCULTURAL INSTITUTE OF MONTREAL Ellen Corin (President) Pierre Anctil Lorraine Guay Kaientaronkwen (Ernie Benedict) Cynthia Lam Bernard Lamarre
Kalpana Das, President
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