What’s NewMake A Case Against Racism
Make A Case Against Racism encourages grade 4 to 7 students to take personal responsibility for preventing racism, while celebrating the province’s cultural diversity through music and art. Designed to complement provincial school curriculum, the initiative uses a proactive approach to examining discrimination. At the heart of the program is a music and artwork contest which culminates in the production of a compilation CD. Songs provided by B.C. musicians will be used to produce a “Top 10 Countdown” that will provide background information about the music and how it encourages respect for people and diversity. The countdown will be available on the EmbraceBC webpage in March 2010. Students are encouraged to listen to the countdown to inspire the creation of original artwork. A jury of youth will select the student artwork submissions to be featured on the cover of a professionally produced CD featuring the same music that the students listened to for inspiration of their artwork. Student artwork submissions must be received by April 30, 2010. For more details, read the Make A Case Against Racism Procedures and Rules (PDF - 372KB). The concept for Make A Case Against Racism was inspired by a project led by Abbotsford Community Services and is made possible through funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. The following materials supplied for Make A Case Against Racism support classroom discussions and learning activities:
Successful respondents for the EmbraceBC Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Dialogue initiative announcedThe Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Dialogue Initiative (Dialogue Initiative) is a component of the Community Engagement and Dialogues Program element of the EmbraceBC initiative. The Dialogue Initiative is also aligned to compliment program components under the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces Program (WICWP). The Dialogue Initiative is being led by the Ministry of Citizens’ Services in partnership with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. The Dialogue Initiative provides local citizens an opportunity to:
The following organizations have been selected to develop proposals in 2010/2011: Cowichan Intercultural Society Information about future funding opportunities and solicitation results will be posted on the EmbraceBC website when available. |
Promoting Multiculturalism and Eliminating Racism in British ColumbiaEmbraceBC encourages a culture of inclusion that accepts and embraces difference by promoting multiculturalism and eliminating racism.Check out Heroes Live Here, an initiative developed by 2010 Legacies Now to encourage children and youth to celebrate the everyday heroes in their own lives, and to act heroically themselves through projects that reach into their community.
VolWeb.ca-Volunteering that fits your life. Most multiculturalism and anti-racism projects involve the generosity of volunteers, and VolWeb.ca connects you with event-based volunteer opportunities in your community. Short on time? Volunteer for a day or a weekend at local events like festivals, fundraisers, sport competitions and more. Sign up now and they can match you to positions that fit your profile and keep you posted on upcoming events.
The Mathieu Da Costa Challenge is an annual national creative writing and artwork contest launched in 1996. The challenge encourages youth to discover how diversity has shaped Canada’s history and the important role that pluralism plays in Canadian society.
The Racism. Stop It! National Video Competition is part of Canada’s March 21 campaign against racial discrimination.
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