News

Thank you for visiting our website. Due to limited volunteers, the group is no longer active. We greatly appreciate your support over the past three years.
The cause is still there. We encourage you to continue to make a difference.


Fall 2010 Scholarship Winners

Friends of Children of Labour Cultural Centre is pleased to announce the winners of the Fall 2010 scholarships. Congratulations to the winners and many thanks to our supporters!

Iranian Pavilion WON the People's Choice Award at Globalfest 2010!

On August 28, the fifth and final night of the Globalfest 2010, People’s Choice Awards for favourite OneWorld Cultural Pavilion, OneWorld Food Kiosk, and Pyromusical performance were announced on the OneWorld Mainstage. The winners were:

- Best OneWorld Cultural Pavilion: IRANIAN
- Best OneWorld Food Kiosk: CARIBBEAN
- Best Pyromusical performance: ITALY

Congratulations to all the volunteers and supporters and thanks to everyone who visited our pavilion and voted for us!


Iranian Pavilion at Globalfest 2010 

Friends of Children of Labour Cultural Centre is
excited to sponsor the
Iranian Pavilion for the second year at Calgary's Global Festival

Please join us between August 20 to 28 (August 20, 22, 24, 26 or 28) at Elliston Park (doors open at 6:00 pm)! There are 24 cultural pavilions showcasing and celebrating over 60 unique cultures with cultural music and incredible performances. Try some authentic ethnic food at 12 food kiosks stationed around the park (don't forget to try some Iranian food at Kolbeh food kiosk) or try a cold drink from the OneWorld Café and International Bar. The International Fireworks Festival is also held at Elliston Park and each night of the festival showcases a different nation (Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the final night by Globalfest).
Single night tickets are available for sale at $10 each.

View Map

Bike for Children of Labour
From UofC to UBC
11 day cycling event from Calgary to Vancouver
a distance over 1000 km
Starting July 3, 2010, 8:30 AM
MacEwan Student Centre, University of Calgary


Two University of Calgary graduate students (Mehdi Tabe Arjmand & Mohsen Andayesh) will be cycling from Calgary to Vancouver in 11 days to raise awareness and support for the work of FCLCC. Follow Mehdi and Mohsen before and during their journey through their blog! We hope to hold a kick-off event at UofC and a wrap-up at UBC. Plans for the ride include spreading the word through FCLCC T-shirts, making video clips, live blogging, and handing out brochures at various stops along the way. Everyone is welcome to the kick-off departure where we will accompany the cyclists to the city limits or at least a few kilometers. Come and cycle with us for the grand departure day and have fun. Ask your family, friends or co-workers to sponsor your ride and help us raise funds!

FCLCC Newsletter
July 2008 - April 2010

This newsletter includes recent updates from the Children of Labour Cultural Centre, a summary of FCLCC's past fundraisers, financial report and upcoming events. Thanks for your ongoing support!

Newsletter, July 2008 - April 2010


Honouring World Day against Child Labour


Friends of Children of Labour Cultural Centre is honouring world day

against

child labour. Please join us on Friday June 18, 2010, 7:00-9:00 pm to enjoy a night of Iranian traditional music performed by Shaidaie music band
.
Silver Springs Community Association
5720 Silver Ridge Drive, NW, Calgary.
View Map

Fall 2009 Scholarship Winners

Friends of Children of Labour Cultural Centre is pleased to announce the winners of the Fall 2009 scholarships. Congratulations to the winners and many thanks to our supporters!


25th Annual Peace Fair

Friends of Children of Labour Cultural Centre will be participating in Project Ploughshares Annual Peace Fair; 25 years of supporting social justice initiatives in Calgary!
Buy unique gifts & seasonal treasures from over 25 vendors working for peace, social justice and the environment.
Please join us on Saturday November 14, 2009, 9:30am-4:00pm.
Saint David's United Church
3303 Capitol Hill Cres., NW, Calgary
(Near the University LRT)
View Map

Iranian Pavilion at Globalfest 2009

Friends of Children of Labour Cultural Centre is excited to sponsor the Iranian Pavilion at Calgary's Global Festival. We will showcase Iranian music and dance.  We will also provide hand crafted items, nuts and pastries for sale at the Iranian Pavilion. Please join us between August 21 to 29 at Globalfest!
All the funds raised will support Children of Labour Cultural Centre in Iran that supports Afghan and Iranian children impacted by poverty and exploitation.