Holocaust survivors participated in a ceremony at the provincial parliament buildings, lighting six candles in honour of the six million Jewish men, women and children killed by the Nazis between 1933 and 1945.

The 21st annual Report on Multiculturalism (ROM) presented in the legislature today by Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism, highlights government’s commitment to diversify the B.C. Public Service to ensure it is inclusive of all British Columbians.

Teresa Wat, B.C.’s Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to acknowledge the rich history of British Columbians of Asian descent during Asian Heritage Month:

Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement marking Passover:

Premier Christy Clark, Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism Teresa Wat and community leaders gathered at Vancouver’s Mountain View Cemetery to honour Chinese ancestors and the community for their contributions to British Columbia as part of a Qingming Festival ceremony.

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.

Five community organizations have been chosen to lead Refugee Response Teams to help refugees settle and integrate into British Columbia communities.

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.