The Justice in Action (JIA) working group will present a lecture on refugee resettlement in Buffalo on April 13, 2010 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. Representatives from Catholic Charities, The International Institute, Vive La Casa, and Journey’s End Refugee Services will speak. Refugee speakers from countries such as Burma, Bhutan, Vietnam, Napal, Iraq, Congo, Cuba and others will also share experiences of leaving their homeland and resettling in Buffalo.
JIA encourages greater awareness and understanding of the situation of immigrants and refugees who have come to our city to begin a new life. What is the reality? What part can we play in this reality? Why do people leave their homelands to come to ours? JIA is comprised of students, faculty, staff and administration who work to coordinate, publicize, and develop initiatives that educate and promote awareness about justice issues.
This event is open to all on the campus as well as those interested from the Buffalo community. For further information, please contact Sr. Pat Brady at Ext. 2177 or bradyp@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Donna Ortolani, executive associate to the dean, School of Education and Human Services
