The City of Oulu and its partners challenge you to join the week against the racism.  There are different ways to participate in the week's program. 

Attach the campaign poster to the front door/window or add it to the website. Send the name of your organization by email to: villavictor@ouka.fi. 

On the Oulu loves me page, you will find free events and materials for your free use in different parts of the city.

Thank you for participating and welcome to antiracism work! 

Saturday 16.3. 

at 13-16 Oulu loves me -event
Shoppingmall Valkea, stage at 13-14 and The Young's Corner (Nuorten Nurkka) at 14-16
The kick off event for the week against the racism. At the stage there will be some music performances and choir singing. The opening words for the week will be heard by Youth Services Manager of City of Oulu Jarmo Laitinen. 

At the Young's Corner there is a possibility to play some boardgames, hear about the different activities in Oulu and have some coffee or tea. Welcome! 

Monday 18.3. 

at 14-17 Service desk in Kipulakapula language
Oulu10, Torikatu 10
Come and experience what it feels like to use a service point when you don't share a common language with the service advisor. 

You have just arrived in a new country where they speak the Kipulakapula language. You have many tasks to complete in order to be able to function and work in this country. You do not yet know more than a few words of the language and you are not familiar with the customs of the country. Welcome to our office, where you will be served by our friendly service advisers who speak the Kipulakapula language. They will be happy to help you with things like bus or theatre tickets. You can also, for example, apply for a work permit or make an appointment with a public health nurse. 

In Finnish and in English
Organized by: Mobile Futures -project

at 18.00 Ingush, The people who are
Valve, Hallituskatu 7
Khava Khasbieva's documentary film about the struggle of the Ingush for their existence and the preservation of their culture in Eastern Europe in the Caucasus region. 
The film is subtitled in English. Registration: monikulttuurisuus@oulunosasto.fi as the number of seats are limited. Age 12+. 

Organized by Red Cross, Oulu 

Tuesday 19.3. 
 

at 9.30-13.30 Service desk in Kipulakapula language 
University of Oulu 

You have just arrived in a new country where they speak the Kipulakapula language. You have many tasks to complete in order to be able to function and work in this country. You do not yet know more than a few words of the language and you are not familiar with the customs of the country. Welcome to our office, where you will be served by our friendly service advisers who speak the Kipulakapula language. They will be happy to help you with things like bus or theatre tickets. You can also, for example, apply for a work permit or make an appointment with a public health nurse.

In Finnish and in English
Organized by: Mobile Futures -project

at 13-15 Romano café Week against racism 
Theme: the youth
Oulu10, Torikatu 10

Organized by: Romano Missio, Multicultural Centre Villa Victor and Equal Oulu2026 -project

at 15.00 - 18.00  Kamukuppila
Vuolle’s Virta livingroom, Pikku-Iikan katu 6  

Kamukuppila is an open, low-threshold activity where everyone is welcome just as they are. Anyone may participate in the activities as there is no age restriction. In Kamukuppila you can stop by, chat and spend time with friendly people. Here, a variety of games can be played as well as the participants' own ideas can be put into action.  

Once a month we have Culture Café where people from different cultures can present about their home country. 

Organizer: Vuolle Friendship Center 

at 17.00 - 19.00 In Support of Intergration - training 
Place: Red Cross, Oulu Department, Kainuuntie 1, Oulu.
Registration latest on 17.3.24, Training in Finnish 
https://oma.punainenristi.fi/event/27397 

Wednesday 20.3. 

at 14-16 Kahviklubi Coffee Club 
Welcome to ski and sled together at Heinäpää Sports Center on Wednesday, March 20th, from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring your own skis and/or sled. Skis and sleds can be borrowed for free from the Oulu Sports Equipment Rental Center at https://lainaamo.ouka.fi/. You are welcome to join even if you have never skied before or if you are already a skilled skier. We will help beginners get started and can give technique tips to more experienced skiers.

Languages: all – no required language abilities
Organized by Mobile Futures -project

at 15.00 - 18.00 Cultural Cocktail
Place: Aleksinkulma, Aleksanterinkatu 9 

At the event you will hear experiences from different cultures and career stories from Finland and abroad. You can also can enjoy different cultures in the form of stories, delicious treats, encounters and Living Library.

In Finnish and in English
Organizers: Oulu University, ODL, Motio -project and Arffman

at 15.00-18.00  Men’s group  

You are a man with nothing to do? In the group we talk about men related issues. Especially about culture, family and work from a man's point of view. The participants can plan and decide on the activities to be organized on a weekly basis. We also make excursions and explore different hobby opportunities. Join the action!  

Organizer: Vuolle Friendship Center

at 16.30 - 17.30 
Rhythmic music performance
by masterclass students
Place: Rio Live, Hallituskatu 11, Free entry
Organizer: Oulu Music Festival

 at 18.00 - 19.45  SOS Stage on sun
Place: Main library Pekuri

Open mic -event for under 29 years old 
Recite a poem, dance, play a song, come and perform
If you want perform, please register at the latest 17.3.
Organizers: Oulu City Library, Oulu Youth Services, Equal Oulu2026 -project

 Thursday 21.3. 

at 15-18 Women’s livingroom 
Vuolle’s Virta livingroom, Pikku-Iikan katu 6

  
What unites us women? what are the similarities and differences between us? What could we learn from each other? In the women's living room, you have the opportunity to talk and share your experiences as a woman and learn new things. The group has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and everyone can be themselves in a relaxed way. We warmly welcome all kinds of women to join us!   

Organizer: Vuolle Friendship Center

Friday 22.3.

at 16.00 Art goes Afterwork
Paljetti Restaurang, Cultural Centre Valve, Hallituskatu 11

Multiculturalism and music "Music begins where the words end" We discuss music and multiculturalism. The artistic directors of the Oulu Music Festival, soprano Mari Palo and composer, pianist Kari Ikonen, will participate in the discussion, and Maria Mannermaa will lead the discussion. In between the discussions, there will be musical treats from the 2024 master class. Place: Restaurant Paljetti, Kulttuuritalo Valve os. Hallituskatu 7, Oulu.

Organized by: Oulu Music Festival

at 13.00 - 16.00  Seminar- Antirasicm in the field of art and Culture
Place: BusinessAsema, Telesali Hallituskatu 36 B
Seminar is in Finnish, Registration

Organizers: Equal Oulu2026 -project and Multicultural Centre Villa Victor 

at 18-20 Sámi Evening
St. Luke's Guesthouse, Erkki Koiso-Kanttilankatu 7
Welcome to a Sámi evening!
Sámi people consists of a northern Indigenous People living in the four countries. In this evening we will get to know about the culture of Sámi. Pastor of Sámi Mari Valjakka will be with us. 
There will be some snacks with tea available. 
The event is in Finnish and in English. 

Organized by: Tuira Lutheran Church

6.3.-7.4. Stories within us - Art Exhibition

Valve, Café Paljetti, Hallituskatu 9
The exhibition is assembled from the artwork of workshops organized for schools. The workshop was divided in two series: group portrait (6-9 years) and dream city (10-15 years). The stories within us features the artworks of Rajakylä and Kaukovainio preparatory education classes selected by the jury. 

The designer of the workshop of the school workshops is Anastasia Artemeva. who is a community artist. The purpose of her social creative projects is to explore and create space for communication and interaction. Anastasia works in the field of art installations, performance photography and art workshops.