Our privilege and duty is to seek and publish the truth, defend free speech and the right to equal treatment under law, capture the diversity of human experience, speak for the voiceless and engage civic debate in order to build our communities and serve the public interest.  Welcome to the new website of National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada - NEPMCC.
The National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada is a non-profit organization established since 1958 (formerly Canada Ethnic Press Federation) whose mission is to promote and integrate economic, social and culture interest of ethnic communities into the mainstream of Canadian society.
For more than seven decades the ethnic newspapers have been meeting the challenges of assistance, guidance and integration of millions of newcomers who have immigrated to Canada from many lands. It performed this role in full awareness of a great responsibility towards a country which has been developed by many cultural and linguistic groups.
With the influx of immigrants over the years, both the duties and the influence of the ethnic press in Canada have multiplied. Four hundred newspapers and magazines today are published all over Canada, serving more than twelve million Canadians from all over the world, including those who have been here for a generation or more but still retain the habit of reading papers in their own heritage language.
In addition to educating those who have come here to make Canada their home about settlement issues and available assistance, the ethnic press also helped them to be introduced to the democratic institutions and the new way of living.
Canada, today, is in a period of socio-economic changes in a world that is rapidly becoming more internationally- oriented, looking for new markets and searching for new partnerships. In this connection, the ethnic press and the communities they serve can prove to be an important participant in the Canadian economic growth because of their ability to speak all the languages of the world, their global contacts and their global knowledge.
Through the years, the NEPMCC creates platforms of discussions with three levels of government, private and public sectors to foster and promote better understanding of the diverse ethnic groups in Canada. |
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Jul 29, 2010 at 06:01 PM |
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NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA.
Conseil national de la presse et des medias ethnic du Canada.
" Canada's Other Voices" Office of the President July 29, 2010 Dear Friends and Colleagues, Sisters and Brothers in the Ethnic Press and Media:
Allow me to remind you all, according to articles of our constitution, and to invite you to attend our monthly meeting scheduled for Monday August 9th, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. at the committee room N# 2, Main Legislative Building , Queen's Park, Toronto On. Please use the south entrance site door as any other entrance is closed due to security regulations. During this meeting Asha Rajak, will distribute the tickets and the parking passes to the members. This is the last call for tickets and passes for the EX. After the meeting no tickets and no passes would be available. Also for members which ordered tickets must be there to pick them up, or they would be distributed to those present. Thank you all and see you there, Thomas S. Saras
President and CEO. |
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Jul 07, 2010 at 12:53 PM |
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PREMIER MCGUINTY'S REMARKS AT ETHNIC MEDIA EVENT
Date: July 2, 2010
Length: 14 minutes
Speaker(s): Premier Dalton McGuinty PREMIER DALTON MCGUINTY: ...I want to thank Asha as well for her remarks and for the role that she has quickly taken on here. And she spoke of what an honour it was for her to be here in Canada, to be taking on these kinds of responsibilities. Well, you honour us, Asha, by choosing this country, by choosing Ontario and Toronto to make these places your home. To bring here your commitment and your solid work ethic and your devotion to building a better life because, if you do that, you are not just improving your quality of life, you are improving quality of life for all of us. Tom, I want to thank you for a very eloquent and patriotic speech. And from time to time I ask myself, how did it come about that you and I are participating in this wonderful adventure here in Canada when, by and large, over the centuries, societies have been founded on this whole notion of sameness. Historically, people have said, ‘look, what we are going to do is we are all going to look the same way, we're going to speak the same language, we're going to practice the same faith and we're going to share the same traditions and the same culture. That way we'll know us from everybody else. It's going to make things neat and tidy.' How did we come about founding a country and a society based on this notion that our differences actually make us stronger, they improve our shared quality of life. Summer is here, so I've got a bit of summer reading I'm going to recommend to you. This is all just a prelude to a book I'm reading right now called "Champlain." It's about this thick; I've got to warn you. And, actually, this fellow, about 400 years ago, actually had a tremendous positive influence in lending shape to this country. By the way, the guy that wrote this book is a Pulitzer Prize winning American professor from Harvard. And he is writing about the most influential characters in North America. The first one was, I forget who. The second one was Champlain. Champlain was born at the end of a 400 year religious war in France. The Catholics and the Protestants had been killing each other for 400 years. And he recoiled from that. And then he participated in some explorations. First, he joined the Spanish and he wasn't really crazy about the way they were treating the Aboriginal communities they found in South America. Then he participated in some English explorations and he didn't really like the way they got along with the North American Aboriginals. So he thought, ‘I'm going to try something else.' And he went and got some money from the royalty of the day in France and got some missions funded and he came, he said, ‘I'm going to do something entirely different.' I'm going to strike an alliance with the peoples who find themselves in Canada and I'm going to find a way to work with the English, who happen to be colonizing this country, later to be known as Canada, as well. And that was a powerful and, I thought, very interesting foundation for the kind of society that you and I are benefiting from to this very day. |
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Jul 07, 2010 at 12:52 PM |
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Remarks By Thomas S. Saras President and CEO, NEPMCC Hon. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, Hon. And Mrs Jim Karygiannis, MP for Scarborough- Agincourt. Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Tramnsportation, Hon. Margarett Best, Minister of Health promotion, Your Worship and Mrs. Frank Scarpiti, Mayor of the Town of Markham. Chief Armand La Barge, of York Region Police. Dr. Jean Augustine, Fairness commissioner for Ontario. Members of the Diplomatic Corps in Toronto. Honourable guests of the head table, Members of the board of directors of the NEPMCC, dear Colleagues, brothers and Sisters in the ethnic press and media. Ladies and gentlemen: It is an honour and a great privilege for me to be welcoming you today to this function, as we gathered to celebrate Canada Day 2010, with special tribute to Premier McGuinty of Ontario. |
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Jul 06, 2010 at 05:30 PM |
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NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA
Conseil national de la presse et des medias ethniques du Canada
"Canada's Other Voices" JULY 05, 2010 Monthly Meeting of July 12th, 2010
Main legislative Building, Queen's Park, Committee room # 2, Toronto
AGENDA
Of the Business of the day 1. Welcome Remarks by the Chair 6:00
2. A call to order 6:05
3. Minutes of the previous meeting 6:10
4. Report by the President (HST) The last concerns 6:15
5. CNE Tickets for the families of the members
6. Awards
7. New Business (motions) 8:30
8. Adjournment 9:30 As of July the 1st the new sales system HST took place it is important to come down and get the information you need to know in order to be exempted. Our next meeting is scheduled for August the 9, 2010, at committee room N# 2, from 6:00 to 9:30 pm. Dear Sisters and Brothers as this is a new year according to Ontario regulations every member has to renew his/ her membership in order to remain in good standing with the organization. In our January meeting the board decided that for this year our annual membership is $ 30.00 per member. I would appreciate if each one of you brings with him a cheque for the amount of $ 30.00 payable to NEPMCC. Thank you very much for your cooperation. Thomas S. Saras |
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Jul 06, 2010 at 05:22 PM |
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NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA
Conseil national de la presse et des medias ethniques du Canada
"Canada's Other Voices"
Prepared by Neel Nanda, Secretary General of NEPMCC
Present:
Thomas S. Saras
Dr. Khan Khoda (Deshi TV)
Mohammad Bagher Samimi
Neel Nanda
Saad Alsafar
Muhammad Ali Bukhari
Suleyman Guven
Teshome Woldeamanuel
Adv Raddkivi
Asha Rajak
Parry Long
Riaz Hussain
Bahram Bahrami
Shaukat Malik
Shahidvl Islam Mintu
Lankathas Pathmanathan
Iosif Spataru
Mario Spataru
Maria Vieru
Viara Dimitrova
Hai-Tien Lin
Maia Cristea-Vieru
Ned Blair
Jubar Iny
Irene Keroglidiw
Hasan Yilmaz
Devag Haoatarian
Gerald Paul
Aaron Berhane
John Saraidaris
Dr. Mohammed Tajdolati
Luba Cherny
Sudana H. Donan
Ed Donan
Srimal Abeyewardene
Ranjit Wivks
Cjarles Devasagayam
Sophia Aggelonitis (Minister, Gov. of Ontario)
Natalie Quinn (MCS)
Ahmed Shah Hotaki
Hermie Garcia
Mila Astroga Garcia
C. Denthi
P. Vijayaetchuj (Kathir Oli)
R. Paul Raj
El. Phiolbert HK Magazine
Edwaurd Ginglo. Agenda
1. Welcome Remarks by the chair.
2. Minutes of the previous meeting.
3. Presidents Report
4. Presentation by Minister of Consumer Services, The Honourable Sophia Aggelontis
5. New Business
6. Adjournment |
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Jul 01, 2010 at 05:35 PM |
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NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNSIL OF CANADA
Conseil national de la presses et des medias ethniques du Canada.
"Canada's Other Voices" Office of the President July 1, 2010 My Dear friends and Colleagues, Sisters and Brothers in the Ethnic Press and media: Please allow me to extend to all of you my best wishes on the occasion of this anniversary of our adopted mother land: Canada. To those new ones in the Country "welcome", to others more seniors please join me in celebration of our good luck. Canada, is the most divers and liberal country in the world. We live and work in cooperation, tolerance and social justice. We learned to respect one another and we are fully cooperating with every other community in our efforts to create a society with more tolerance, acceptance and social justice. This is the reason today I want to express my gratitude to all of you for your help, and understanding. Dear friends, taking this opportunity I want to remind you all that tomorrow Friday, July the 2nd, we are celebrating this great occasion at the Cypriot Community Centre, at 6 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Thorncliffe, Toronto East. Chief honoured guest for the occasion is the Hon. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario. The celebration starts at 6:00 pm and the music will play from 5:30. Tables are placed in a first come, first served basis. Only three tables out of 24 are designated as Reserved for the 30 official guests that the organizing committee invited. The Premier expected, according to program to arrive around 6:30 and the official opening of the program (Speeches and presentations) is planned for 7:00 pm. This is the reason I would like to request that all of you be there by 6:00 pm. |
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Jun 16, 2010 at 03:11 PM |
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News Release June 16, 2010 Thinking of fish for dinner tonight? Fish is an important part of healthy eating. It is good for your heart and is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fats that aid the development of the brain, eyes and nerves of the fetus and young children. However, fish may contain mercury, and you need to choose your catch of the day carefully. To help you select the fish that is best for you and your family, Toronto Public Health (TPH) has just translated its popular healthy fish guide into 22 languages. "A Guide to Eating Fish for Women, Children and Families" includes fish consumption recommendations specific to pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who could become pregnant, and children. |
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Jun 06, 2010 at 10:41 AM |
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NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA
Conseil national de la presse et des medias ethniques du Canada
"Canada's Other Voices"
Monthly Meeting of June 14th, 2010
Main legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Committee room # 2, Toronto
AGENDA
Of the Business of the day
1. Welcome Remarks by the Chair
2. A call to order
3. Presentation by the Hon. Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister of Consumer Services 6.15
Please click here to download a high resolution picture of the Hon. Sophia Aggelonitis
Please click here to download a bio of the Hon. Sophia Aggelonitis
4. Minutes of the previous meeting
5. Report by the President (HST) The last concerns
6. Upcoming Canada Day Celebrations
7. New Business (motions)
8. Adjournment As of July the 1st the new sales system HST takes place it is important to come down and get the information you need to know in order to be exempted. Our next meeting is scheduled for July the 12, 2010, at committee room N# 2, from 6:00 to 9:30 pm. Dear Sisters and Brothers as this is a new year according to Ontario regulations every member has to renew his/ her membership in order to remain in good standing with the organization. In our January meeting the board decided that for this year our annual membership is $ 30.00 per member. I would appreciate if each one of you brings with him a cheque for the amount of $ 30.00 payable to NEPMCC. Thank you very much for your cooperation. Thomas S. Saras |
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Jun 06, 2010 at 10:38 AM |
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NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA
Conseil national de la presse et des medias ethniques du Canada
"Canada's Other Voices" Present:
Thomas S. Saras
Asha Rajak
Jonathan Annobil
Dr. Khoda Khan
Dumitru Popescu
Charlos Dovasagayan
Ned Blair
Irene keroglidis,
Trifon Haitas
Parry Long
Suleyman Guven
Mario Spataru
Iosif Spataru
Bahram Bahrami
Hassan Zerehi
Teshome Wordeamaluel
Marek J. Goldyn
WZ Zanerouz
Muse Kulow
Alamgir Hussain
Spd Abdul Goffar
Liz Philbert HK Magazine
Pobeda Piskaceva
Gerald Paul
Ahmed Hotaki
Viara Dimitrova
John Saraidaris
Shaukat Malik
Jose Donnan
Moorthy Sellathurai
Muraleethura n Kanthaswamy
Srimal Abeyewardene
Mila Astroga- Garcia
N. Logendialighgam
Hermie Garcia
Lankathaw Rathmanathan. Agenda
1. Welcome Remarks by the chair.
2. Minutes of the previous meeting.
3. Presidents Report
4. New Business
5. Adjournment |
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May 30, 2010 at 06:36 PM |
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NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA
Conseil national de la presse et des medias ethniques du Canada
"Canada's Other Voices" Office of the President JUNE 01, 2010 A call for our monthly meeting for Monday JUNE 14, 2010 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE NEPMCC: Please be advised that our monthly meeting for June, 2010 is called as planned for Monday June 14, 2010. The meeting is called from 6:00 pm to 9:30 at the committee room N#2, main floor, Main legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto On. I took the liberty to invite on your behalf the Hon. Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister of Consumer Services for the Ontario Government to be our speaker. The south entrance door is going to be used by the members after 6:00 pm. Please use it as before. Please make the necessary arrangements to be available as we are working towards the preparations of our Canada Day celebrations for July 2, 2010. This event is dedicated in honour of the Hon. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, for having us excempted from the HST. I am looking forward to welcome you to our meeting. Thank you, Thomas S. Saras |
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