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Already broken your New
Years resolution? Well, we’ve
got your second chance to
clean that slate and start all
over again. Yes! Back by popu-
lar demand, three of UNBCs
most exciting cultural soci-
eties, CCA, AUU, and TCA,
have joined forces to invite
everyone to one huge, fun-
filled, Chinese New Years din-
ing extravaganza. That's right
folks, the year of the sheep is
coming and we want all of you
to join us this January 31st to

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Dinner Anyone?

ring this New Years in style!
Those who have attended our
dinners in the past will be
excited to know that we have
once again reserved the excel-
lent services of China Sail. For
those who haven't attended
one of our dinners before, an
advanced warning, come with

empty stomachs and loose fit- -

ting clothes, because you are
going to face a mountain of
succulent Chinese dishes.
Can you feel your tummy rum-
bling yet? If so, come by and

visit our booths across from
the Winter Garden on Monday
through Thursday. This event
is going to be one to mark on
your calendar. And even if you
aren’t able to make it, check
out our booth for more of our
exciting events. Oh, and by the
way, GONG XI FAT CHOI!!
(good fortune!).
CCA

And now for something completely different...

if is saw you on the bus
But had no idea what to

Say.

If | saw you in the cafe
Smiling with your beautiful

face.

If | passed you in the hall

But fear held back my
state...

Could i come up to you
And simply ask your name
Could i maybe suggest to
you
That maybe sometime you
do the same

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Hate Crimes on Campus:

There is No

Intolerance

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First Nations Centre:

Racism:

Racism is such an atrocious
force that plagues our society.
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis
have long been the victim of
racism in Canada. The First
Nations Centre at the
University of Northern British
Columbia provides many tradi-
tional events that help educate
students about the powerful,
spiritual, and diverse ways of
our cultures and traditions. In
this sharing of our ways we
endeavor to provide and
strengthen relationships to
combat relationships.

-Paul F. Michel
Nations Coordinator

Northern Women’s Centre:

“Feminism is the radical
notion that women are peo-
ple...” ...and people (and
women) come in all sorts of
different colours, sizes, and
shapes. We need to keep in
mind always that women’s
rights are human rights; that
what starts off as injurious
words (verbal or written) can
over. time and without chal-
lenge, grow into heinous and
atrocious acts of racism and
discrimination. As such, we
need to challenge those who
make racist or judgmental
statements in both our person-
al and professional lives (e.g.
“| don’t agree with you and this
is why...”). Also, we need to
recognize our own biases and
prejudices - and we all have
them - and explore why they
are floating around inside of
us. We need to remember that
racism hurts the whole com-
munity. It is like poison - do
your part to stop it. In conclu-
sion, as Louis Armstrong’s
song reminds us, we truly live
in “a Wonderful world” - let’s
celebrate our similarities and
differences and work together
to build a safe, inclusive, and
welcoming environment on

/ First

campus!
-Sarah Boyd-
Noel/Coordinator, Northern

Women’s Centre

Also, there needs to be
some education around peo-
ple and services that are avail-
able on campus - e.g. diversity
coordinator, harassment offi-

Info Pack:4 -888-270-2941

Tolerance _ for
cer, Women’s Centre,
Northern Advancement pro-
gram and off-campus
resources/services.

GALA North:

The Health and Wellness
project of GALA North (Gay
and Lesbian Association of the
North) is committed to sup-
porting healthy and safe fife
choices for all people regard-
less of religion, race, or sexual
orientation or other categories
of marginalisation. Education
is a major tool for people to
improve their lives and circum-
stances. Access to education
should be an_ affordable,
accessible, and safe choice for
all Canadian citizens. We
believe safe people make safe
choices, learn more effectively
and contribute to our society in
meaningful and productive
ways. We _ believe our
Universities have the right not
only to provide safe and
respectful environments as a
moral, ethical, and legal duty
but as a model for the rest of
Canadian society. We support
the efforts of PG PIRG in
building a learning environ-
ment and a culture of safety
and respect at UNBC. We
invite anyone interested in
learning more about anti-
homophobia or sexual orienta-
tion issues to contact us at out
downtown PG office. Call 562-
6553 for more information.

-GALA

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