The third week in November is dedicated as Multicultural Week in British Columbia. The 2015 British Columbia Multicultural Awards event that took place on Friday, November 20 included an afternoon session of Inspirational Talks presented by four past winners of the Provincial Nesika Award and the renamed British Columbia Multicultural Award. This is an annual
Multiculturalism
The Necessity of Africa Community Integration into Canada
The forefront of community development, strategies vital to bring about positive and prosperous integration of citizens is a key focal point. If we turn our minds to history, we can see that every day citizens can drive change and organize a new direction for the community.
One On One with Honorable Harry Bloy
My own political career began by handing out flyers, going door-to-door, and working on many campaigns. When I moved to Vancouver and wanted to meet some like-minded people, I joined a party and became active in my community of Burnaby.
Angle-Mort*: The Place of French In Canada “Post-Trudeau” (Opinion)
Has the problem not been solved yet? And most importantly, why should I care? In a provocative western Canada history essay first published in 2005, acclaimed Prairies writer Sharon Butala asked “What makes a Westerner?” and courageously put forward “Our stubborn refusal to recognize the French fact.” Ironically, the book was pretty much ignored in
SAGE Foundation
Dear Readers and Community Members, Dreams I have for this community and the values that will make them come true have come together in a new not for profit foundation. Established in 2007 it is now ready to being its public tour of duty. The SAGE Foundation’s guiding principle is the recognition of excellence in
Celebrating 41 Years of Multiculturalism
As we celebrate 41 years of multiculturalism in Canada, I would like to reflect on the values of acceptance, tolerance and understanding, all of which are at the very heart of the Canadian identity.