Letter to the Editor Every third week of November, people in British Columbia come together to celebrate Multiculturalism Week, a time to recognize and celebrate…
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Marking Anti-Racism Awareness Week
Letter to the Editor May 27 marked the start of Anti-Racism Awareness Week in B.C., an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing legacy of racism…
Dignity, freedom and justice for all
Letter to the Editor Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, first proclaimed on Dec. 10, 1948. Under that declaration,…
Celebrating British Columbia’s cultural diversity
Letter to the Editor In the third week of November, people throughout British Columbia celebrate Multiculturalism Week. This is a chance for us to come…
Grants available for organizations acting against racism
Community organizations are invited to apply for annual grants that support projects that tackle racial inequity and foster inter-cultural understanding in B.C. The B.C. Multiculturalism…
Racial discrimination still affects people in our communities
Letter to the Editor The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21) recognizes that the injustices and prejudices fuelled by racial discrimination…
Applications open for multiculturalism grants
Funding to tackle racism and advance racial equity is available for community organizations through the province’s 2022-23 multiculturalism grants program. More than $300,000 is available…
Making BC Parks more welcoming and accessible
“Everyone is welcome in nature” is a message that carries the spirit of a renewed commitment by BC Parks to make outdoor recreation more accessible…
Recognizing Filipino Heritage Month
Letter to the Editor June is Filipino Heritage Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate one of the fastest-growing communities in our country….
Restorative Justice Society gets funds to combat racism
The B.C. government this morning announced it is providing $372,500 to the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network to help 36 organizations combat racism in communities throughout…