More than 120 organizations from Dawson Creek to Victoria and communities in between are receiving a total of $300,000 in Multiculturalism Grants to help celebrate British Columbia’s rich multicultural heritage and promote empathy and inclusiveness in B.C.

Applications are now being accepted for several project-assistance funding programs offered by the BC Arts Council.

Applications are now being accepted for several project-assistance funding programs offered by the BC Arts Council, including a new opportunity - the Leon and Thea Koerner Award. 

Teresa Wat, British Columbia’s Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, has issued the following statement ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Monday, March 21:

Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick and Minister of Education Mike Bernier, celebrated the 14th annual B.C. Francophonie Day with francophone and francophile citizens at the B.C. Parliament Buildings.

Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism Teresa Wat issued the following statement.

Grade 12 students throughout the province can now apply for a brand-new scholarship that celebrates student excellence through the study of Chinese language and culture.

Second languages open new doors for students and that is why government is proclaiming the first week of February “French Immersion Celebration Week” to support students and educators involved in French Immersion throughout the province.