New resources & tools every monthRace Relations Day, 21 March
The theme for Race Relations Day 2012 is "Aotearoa, A Fair Go for All". Search for events on the Human Rights Commission website. See also Christchurch City Council’s Race Relations Day page.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 1966. It is observed annually on 21 March because on that day in 1960, police shot 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in Sharpeville, South Africa.
The Human Rights Commission
In New Zealand the Human Rights Commission has a focus on race relations and aims to encourage the maintenance and development of harmonious relationships between individuals and groups in New Zealand society.
Race Relations and Ethnic Communities in Christchurch
- Migrants Guide to Christchurch
- Includes useful information for migrants on opening a bank account, finding a place to live and more. In English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Samoan, Russian, Farsi/Persian and Arabic.
- Ethnic groups in Christchurch
- Listing from CINCH, our community information database.
- Race Relations Day
- Information from Christchurch City Council.
Library resources
New Settlers
Christchurch City Libraries welcomes New Settlers with resources, services, and books in various languages.
Search our catalogue
The following subject headings link to books about relationships between cultures:
We also have a World Languages collection and a substantial collection of World Music.
Browse the Internet Gateway
Internet Gateway, our selection of websites, lists sites relevant to New Migrants and New Zealand Ethnic Communities.
The Source
Opposing Viewpoints in Context provides a complete one-stop source for information on social issues
The Source resources can be accessed with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
