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The Migrant Times, Issue 20, April 5 - April 18, 2017

Kevin Park from Canterbury Migrants Centre

Happy reading.

* Interview: 2017 will be a landmark in regenerating Christchurch: Albert Brantley, Chief Executive of Otakaro, and a migrant himself : goo.gl...
* Stop the sexual abuse: MSSAT completes 20 years goo.gl...

* A true champion: Memea Bubsy Eleitino Ma'aelopa-Siania
* 'We are concerned about the report published in The Press: George Clark, Manager, Canterbury Migrants Centre
* Regenerate Christchurch: Community puts ideas forward
* Discussion: Eighth Annual Regional Refugee Forum
* Profile: Restorative Justice Services Otautahi Christchurch - provide opportunities for reconciliation for victims of crime, offenders and the community
* Profile: Prisoners Aid (PARS) - reducing reoffending through community support
* National Family Violence Summit in June
* New Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki launched
* Excellence: Migrants among the best bus drivers in New Zealand
* Increased pressure on staff to change grades: Tertiary Education Union
Support for multicultural community: Cultural Connections
* Dunedin Fridge Festival: The City introduced to Indian classical dances
* Festival: After this year's success, Lyttleton Summerfest may become an annual tradition
* Anti-racism: NZ's first Anti Racism campaign reaches more than 2 million people
* Culture: Islamic art display starts in Christchurch - - aims to educate the community about the Muslim culture
* Community group: ISCC completes 20 years of existence
* Women: Awareness is needed to tackle domestic violence in the South Asian community in Christchurch - Sahaayta
* Property: Help for the Indian community in buying the first home
* Music and dance: A Bollywood musical coming to Christchurch in April
* Muhammad Yunus – the Nobel Peace Prize winner from Bangladesh, coming to Christchurch on April 9
* Grateful: Christchurch says thank you to the rebuild workers
* A Kiwi's trip of a lifetime: To The Gambia in West Africa; and Dubai, Jordan, Israel and Palestine in the Middle East; via London
* Community radio: Faka’amanaki - Tongan radio programme
* Stop education trafficking: The man on a mission - Philippine Ambassador to New Zealand Jesus S. Domingo

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