This visual slide show with some commentary towards the end explores the history of the Sharpeville Massacre that happened in apartheid era South Africa. This visual odyssey includes a look at the changes brought on through characters such as Mandela and Biko. The visual odyssey then looks at racism in Canada and our celebration of multiculturalism and diversity.

56. Islamophobia
An irrational fear or prejudice
towards Muslims and the religion
of Islam

57. Vs.

58. • The term dates back to the late 1980s or
early 90s although its use has increased
since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
When Islam = = Islamophobia

59. • Islam is a complete
integral system that
encompasses all areas of
human life

62. In 1971, Canada adopted
multiculturalism as an official
policy and was the first country
to do so.

64. Through multiculturalism, Canada
tries to recognize the potential of all
of its citizens and encourage them to
retain their own diverse cultural
values.

66. The Canadian Race Relations
Foundation is Canada's leading
agency dedicated to the
elimination of racism in the
country.

68. The Canadian Race Relations
Foundation Act was given Royal
Assent on February 1, 1991. The Act
was proclaimed by the Federal
Government on October 28, 1996.

69. The Canadian Charter of Rights
and Freedoms provides that every
individual is equal before and
under the law and has the right to
the equal protection and equal
benefit of the law, without
discrimination.

72. The Government of Canada has
condemned the excesses of the
past and reaffirmed the
principles of justice and equality
for all in Canada.