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YOU ARE INVITED TO ARMS ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING

When : November 24^th 2008
Time : From 4.00-5.30pm
Where: ARMS Regional Centre, 532 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings, Auckland

Programme
3.30-4.00pm	Registration
4.00-4.10pm	Welcome by ARMS Chair: Colin Dale
4.10-4.20pm	Introduction to ARMS Annual Report for 2007-08: ARMS Executive Director: Dr Mary Dawson
4.20-4.25pm	ARMS Activity Coordinators: HR Services: Lawton Hakaraia Manukau Centre: Sharon Xue Communications Development: Carolynn Day Information Systems: Jun Luo ESOL Advisory Services: Marian Patrizio Migrant Employment: Lulette Carnie Refugee Services: Angela Yatri Somali Concern Programmes: Amina Daud
4.45-4.50pm	Announcement of new Trust Board: Malcolm Shotter (Convenor: ARMS Trustee Appointment Committee)
4.50-5pm	Closing and Thank You by ARMS Chair
5.00-5.45pm	Refreshments

RSVP: Do let us know whether you are able to attend. Please telephone 625 2440 ext 735 or email: shomap@arms-mrc.org.nz by 21^st November.

ARMS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2008-2011

The ARMS Three Year Strategic Plan (January 2008 - December 2011) can now be downloaded by clicking on the link below.

ARMS Three Year Strategic Plan

 

ARMS TRUST DEED

ARMS Trust Deed can now be downloaded by clicking on the link below.

ARMS Trust Deed

 

ARMS ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR NEWCOMERS

If you are a newcomer to Auckland, then you are welcome to attend the Free Information Workshops for Newcomers, and other activities such as a Visit to a Maori Marae. You will need to register for each of these.

Check out for Information Workshop Schedule and information about a Visit to a Maori Marae.

TANGATA TIRITI - TREATY PEOPLE

An interactive workbook for migrant communities is available at ARMS now!

The development of Tangata Tiriti - Treaty People was a collaborative project lead by the Treaty Education Group working with the Auckland Regional Migrant Services (ARMS) , Auckland Workers Education Association (AWEA), the Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the Refugee Council of New Zealand.

For many years, migrants to New Zealand have indicated strong interest in understanding more about the unique history and bicultural foundations of Aotearoa-New Zealand. As a result, this informative and interactive resource has been developed for use with and by migrant communities in any part of Aotearoa.

The resource has simple and accurate information about the Treaty of Waitangi and includes many interactive activities that are best used in a group or workshop setting. It has been written in a way that it will be particularly suitable for facilitators and teachers to use with community groups or ESOL classes. It can be used with new settlers for whom English is a relatively new language and also with any non Maori who wants a basic understanding of the Treaty.

The inaugural Treaty workshop was held in March this year and was facilitated by experienced and knowledgeable Treaty Education Workers. It was so successful that ARMS held a second one-day workshop in May and around 20 people from the wider community participated.

Auckland Regional Migrant Services (ARMS) is the main distributor. For a copy of the resource, please download the order form here, or contact reception on (09) 625 2440 email: reception@arms-mrc.org.nz

If you or your groups are interested in having a one-hour orientation session, a full day workshop, or attending a Trainings for Facilitators, please contact reception on (09) 625 2440 email: reception@arms-mrc.org.nz

For information about the Tangata Tiriti - Treaty People Workshop please visit Latest Workshop Schedules