Community Engagement and Dialogue

The Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Dialogue Initiative is a component of the Community Engagement and Dialogues Program element of the EmbraceBC initiative. The Dialogue Initiative compliments initiatives under WelcomeBC. 

The Dialogue Initiative provides local citizens an opportunity to:

  • Engage with each other in an atmosphere of respect and empathy.
  • Share experiences and search together to identify challenges and solutions on themes related to the elimination of racism and the support of multiculturalism.
  • Explore unique ways to support welcoming and inclusive communities.

Examples of community engagement and dialogue projects may include (but are not limited to):

  • projects that use dialogue tools and engage communities
  • Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relationship-building initiatives
  • projects that engage local government and business around multiculturalism and anti-racism
  • intergenerational projects that deepen relationships between elders and youth of various cultures and communities

To learn more about convening a dialogue in your community, visit the following resources:
Multiculturalism in Communities: A Guide to Developing and Sustaining Dialogue (PDF - 4.6MB)
Multiculturalism in Communities: A Guide to Developing and Sustaining Dialogue (Video)

For detailed information about the solicitation process, eligibility and selection criteria, visit the EmbraceBC guidelines (PDF - 127KB).