The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced funding for successful applicants to a Request for Proposals for projects that promote inter-cultural understanding during Multiculturalism Week in Newfoundland and Labrador, March 18-24.
The Provincial Government is providing just over $23,000 in funding for 19 projects which include activities and events hosted by Memorial University, the Federation des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador, municipal governments, community organizations, and cultural groups.
The backgrounder below contains details of all provincially-funded events that will take place during Multiculturalism Week.
Increasing the number and reach of Multiculturalism Week events throughout the province is a key commitment in The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Provincial Government committed to increasing immigration to the province to 1,700 newcomers annually by 2022.
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“Multiculturalism Week is a time to celebrate and cherish the rich diversity of cultures that share a home in Newfoundland and Labrador. These projects create an opportunity for all of us to meet new people and experience new cultures. I encourage all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to participate in these events and celebrate our shared values.”
Honourable Al Hawkins
Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
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Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism – nlimmigration.ca/
The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador – www.aesl.gov.nl.ca/publications/pdf/ImmigrationPlan.pdf
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Multiculturalism Week Projects
Applicant | Project |
Federation des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador | Participation of St. John’s elementary and secondary school students at Sharing Our Cultures, to sing and celebrate International Day of the Francophonie. |
Memorial University – Faculty of Education | Rock the World Multicultural Story Sharing Tour – an opportunity for families to read with their children using books with pictures of cultures around the world. |
Dover and Area Community Family Coalition | Around the World – a multicultural day for the local school and general public. |
St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership and Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador | Celebrate Multiculturalism Week – a series of activities including a City Hall exhibit and live demonstration of Memorial University’s Neighbours Project. |
Friends of India Association | Connecting Cultures Through Dance – a showcase of multicultural dance featuring the Multicultural Women’s Organization of Newfoundland and Labrador |
Association for New Canadians, Corner Brook | Multiculturalism Week activities including a roundtable discussion, storytime, trivia night, and open house. |
Association for New Canadians, Grand Falls-Windsor | Multiculturalism Week activities including a student art project and open house. |
Association for New Canadians, Labrador City | Multiculturalism Week activities including student art project and open house. |
Association for New Canadians, St. John’s | Multiculturalism Week activities including information booths and talent show. |
Town of St. Anthony | Diversity Evening Event featuring traditional foods and entertainment. |
Town of New-Wes-Valley | Multicultural Night – celebrating the diversity of the Kittiwake Coast region and featuring conversations, pictures, and cultural items. |
Greek Community of Newfoundland and Labrador | Greek Independence Day – featuring an educational film about the history of the day and live music with traditional Greek instruments. |
Bethesda Pentecostal Church | Celebrating of Diversity – featuring music, stories, and partnerships. |
Memorial University of Newfoundland Iranians | Nowruz – a celebration of Persian culture and food with cultural, artistic, and recreational activities. |
Memorial University of Newfoundland – Internationalization Office | Multicultural Arts and Crafts Market hosting vendors selling food, crafts and other items from their countries of origin. |
Memorial University of Newfoundland – Grenfell Campus | Grenfell Campus Multiculturalism Week, including a ‘Screech In’ for new residents (using purity syrup), film screening, and traditional Aboriginal potluck. |
Town of Channel-Port aux Basques | Community Inclusion – a networking function and event to promote the inclusion of residents of all backgrounds. |
Refugee and Immigrant Advisory Council | Multicultural Film Screening and Discussion – creating a space to share opinions and reflect on cross-cultural interactions. |
Town of Paradise | MultiCulture Day – a mini-expo of information booths showcasing food, entertainment, town amenities, and a public skate. |