Entertainment and games from around the world will be amplifying The Works on Churchill Square Sunday, June 25, from 12:00 pm in celebration of Canadian Multiculturalism Day and Canada 150.  Entertainment will include Russian singers and dancers, Middle Eastern and North African music and Chinese dance.  As well there will be a market fair with games and arts and crafts from various cultures.

The celebration is presented by the Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation in partnership with The Works Art and Design Festival with funding from the Government of Canada Department of Canadian Heritage and City of Edmonton Canada 150.

Opening Ceremony begins at 12:55pm to 1:05pm.

Entertainment will follow immediately after the Opening Ceremony until 5:00pm.

Photo Opportunities:

• Opening ceremonies
• Cultural performances
• Canada 150 Activities
• Multicultural Family Games and Market Fair at ATCO WEST WING
• CMEF President Ms. Beryl Scott is available for any event-related information

Media Inquiries & Contact Information:

Lan Chan-Marples, organizer. Phone 780-298-0746 / Email: admin@cmef.ca

About CMEF:

The Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation (CMEF) is an Edmonton-based non-profit organization since October 1^st, 1990.  CMEF’s mandate is to promote public education and awareness of multiculturalism and to advocate the multicultural values of respect for diversity, preservation of human rights, and inclusiveness. CMEF promotes a society free of racism.  Over the years, the much-anticipated annual Harmony Brunch has proven to be a powerful tool to further this goal.

For more information visit www.cmef.ca