MISSION – Local MLA Bob D’Eith is welcoming $4,000 through the province’s Multiculturalism Grant Program for community projects designed to promote multiculturalism and fight racism. The District of Mission Arts Council has received funds to strengthen cultural relationships in the community.

“Funding projects that facilitate intercultural learning are crucial for community growth,” said D’Eith. “B.C. is a very diverse province and I’m glad to see Mission benefit from this grant program.”

A total of 76 community groups around the province will receive funding through the Multiculturalism Grant Program. The program promotes intercultural trust and understanding by funding projects that bring people together in creative ways to enhance multiculturalism and address racism. The B.C. Government provides $300,000 annually to communities across B.C. through this grant program.

This grant program is just one way the province is tackling human rights issues. In November 2018 the BC NDP government introduced legislative amendments to the Human Rights Code that will re-establish a human rights commission to promote and protect human rights for all British Columbians.

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019TAC0019-000401