Tag Archives: Harmony Day

Samoan Language Week

Samoan Language Week Instituted by the Human Rights Commission four years ago, the Samoan Language Week is a unique initiative that was first promoted by Radio Niu FM as part of a series of Pacific language weeks leading up to … Continue reading

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Matariki – The Maori New Year

Matariki – The Maori New Year For the Māori in New Zealand, Matariki is a time of new beginnings. At the tail end of May each year, a cluster of tiny stars, known as Pleiades to astronomers, rises on the … Continue reading

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Music & Lyrics, the multicultural way

You don’t see the world in black & white. You see it in the many vivid colors of browns, beige, olives and yellows – a multicultural world. And you’re a born teacher too, always looking for opportunities to teach kids … Continue reading

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Diversity & Education in a multicultural classroom

Diversity and Education in a Multicultural Classroom Legendary writer Maya Angelou once said that “in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” This is true even in a multicultural classroom. Every year teachers are burdened with creating the right … Continue reading

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Harmony Day

Everyone Belongs! Yes, everyone – man, woman and child – irrespective of skin color, cuisine, culture, music, language, traditional practices and beliefs belong to this world that we have built. Be it your Indian neighbor’s practice of applying a red … Continue reading

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Come Out and Play with India!

“Come Out & Play” An Insight Into The Host Nation Of The 2010 Commonwealth Games India has over 1.1 billion people and is one of the fastest growing economies of the world. She ranks 7th in geographical size and celebrates … Continue reading

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Multicultural Games and Activities to play

Multicultural Games & Activities Create A Multicultural Passport Help draw kids into the fun of travelling to different cultures right within the classroom. Ideal for children of all ages. What To Do 1. Make each child a booklet which can … Continue reading

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Teachers Tips for NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held nationwide every July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by all Australians. Visit http://www.naidoc.org.au for more info Teachers … Continue reading

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The key to a multicultural Australia is ….

Inclusion Multiculturalism sums up the way we handle the challenges and the opportunities of our cultural diversity.  Every Australian benefits from our diverseness, and all Australians have the right to be active and equal participants in Australian society.  We should … Continue reading

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