Aboriginal people with Disabilities Focus on Rights Community Sessions: Toronto The goal of this project is to develop a disability rights monitoring model led by Aboriginal people themselves. This project will be guided by the five general human rights principles found in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and prioritizes dialogue and Indigenous knowledge. The Expanding the Circle Project will be holding Community Sessions in Toronto followed by training sessions and a one day workshop/interviews. Community Sessions:
Training (monitors) – August 11th, 12th and 13th – 9 am to 5 pm – Toronto Centre for
Independent Living – 365 Bloor Street East, Suite 902, Toronto
Interviews (monitors and participants) –August 14th – 9 am to 5 pm – Toronto Centre for
Independent Living – 365 Bloor Street East, Suite 902, Toronto
*The Centre for Independent Living Toronto is a Scent-Free environment. Please abstain from any perfumes. For more information and participation, please contact Paul-Emile McNab, Project Coordinator, Expanding the Circle by email at pmcnab@yorku.ca