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Reducing racism one conversation at a time in B.C. communities
July 2, 2015 VICTORIA – Racism comes in many forms. And so do the ways to address it. Every day people and organizations use art, theatre, community dialogue events and a host of other forms of community engagement to combat racism. The B.C. government is allocating $365,000 for community anti-racism projects. Proposals for funding are […]
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Whistler’s SLCC Celebrates National Aboriginal Day With Traditional Crafts, Free Admission For Kid
June 15, 2015 Whistler’s SLCC Celebrates National Aboriginal Day With Traditional Crafts, Free Admission For Kids Whistler – Whistler’s First Nations headquarters Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre has announced plans to celebrate National Aboriginal Day (NAD) with traditional arts and crafts, bannock tasters and free admission for children under the age of 18. The event will take place on […]
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National Aboriginal Day Celebration at Canada Place to Feature Music and Activities for All Ages
Vancouver, B.C.: The North Point at Canada Place will come to life with music, dance and stories on Saturday, June 20, 2015 in celebration of National Aboriginal Day. The event will provide opportunities for guest of all ages to engage with and learn more about Aboriginal culture. Running from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the […]
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Royal BC Museum Aboriginal Cultural Festival
The Royal BC Museum will again host the Aboriginal Cultural Festival, a three-day celebration of Aboriginal peoples, arts and culture, beginning on Friday, June 19 and wrapping up on Sunday, June 21 – National Aboriginal Day. The festival is hosted on the traditional territory of Esquimalt and Songhees Nations in Victoria. Each day starts with […]
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Our Year of Reconciliation Public Art recognized by international award
June 11 2015 Our public art project for the Year of Reconciliation was honoured today by Americans for the Arts as one of the outstanding projects created in 2014. The prestigious award, granted by the Americans for the Arts’ Public Art Network, celebrates the most compelling public artworks produced in North America. The works were […]
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New Exhibition on Quadra Island Showcases the Life and Legacy of Chief Billy Assu
Minister John Duncan announces support for exhibition about historical Chief of the Kwakwaka’wakw people June 8, 2015 – Quathiaski Cove, British Columbia – Department of Canadian Heritage The Nuyumbalees Society will receive $24,845 in funding through the Museums Assistance Program to present a new exhibition about Chief Billy Assu (1867-1965), an historical chief of the […]
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Featured Video of the Day: Healing Through Culture 2: Art and Moccasins
Credits: FoxAndBeeMedia Published on May 26, 2015 The MIKI’SIW Metis Association’s “Together We Can: Healing Through Culture” program allows Aboriginal children and their families to access intergenerational cultural programs. With guidance from elders, knowledge keepers, artists and storytellers, these events help participants to create a sense of belonging while fostering resiliency and learning traditional skills. […]
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Nominations open for provincial multicultural awards
June 1, 2015 VICTORIA – The B.C. government opens nominations today for the British Columbia Multicultural Awards to draw attention to our province’s multicultural champions, be it a deserving individual, business or organization. British Columbia has hundreds of multicultural organizations and countless businesses and individuals in all corners of the province who work hard to […]
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British Columbia’s Central and Northern Interior Gets Ready to Celebrate Canada
Member of Parliament Dick Harris Announces Celebrate Canada Support for seven organizations May 29, 2015 – Prince George, British Columbia – Department of Canadian Heritage Seven organizations in the Central and Northern Interior of British Columbia got a boost today when Dick Harris, Member of Parliament (Cariboo—Prince George), announced a total of $10,766 in funding […]
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200 Participants Gather at UBC Okanagan for Cultural Safety Symposium
May 27, 2015 West Kelowna, British Columbia, Okanagan Nation Territory: Tomorrow, May 28th 2015, at the University of British Columbia over 200 health care providers and First Nation community members will gather to participate in a Cultural Safety Symposium. The Cultural Safety Symposium marks an important step forward in fostering a strong partnership between the […]
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