[BCMA MBEN] (Fwd) EmbraceBC Launch
Jim Harding
JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:35:29 -0700
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> Dear Recipient:</span></font>
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> It is my pleasure to introduce EmbraceBC. This government-led</span></font>
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> initiative replaces the former BC Anti-racism and Multiculturalism Program, also known as</span></font>
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> BCAMP. The creation of EmbraceBC is the result of key stakeholder</span></font>
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> feedback and critical research on promising practices in the areas of</span></font>
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> multiculturalism and the elimination of racism.</span></font>
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> The goal of EmbraceBC continues to support the prevention and</span></font>
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> elimination of racism by enhancing community understanding of </span></font>
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> multiculturalism and cultural</span></font>
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diversity in British Columbia. Through a </span></font>
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> broader program mandate, community agencies and</span></font>
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organizations </span></font>
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> will have increased opportunities to respond to program </span></font>
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solicitations </span></font>
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> throughout the year.</span></font>
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> EmbraceBC represents a continuum of welcome, accept and embrace. </span></font>
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> The initiative supports and funds diverse sectors and groups to develop</span></font>
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> and implement projects that build a provincewide culture of inclusion,</span></font>
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> reduce racism and work to remove barriers of integration for newcomers.</span></font>
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> EmbraceBC provides funding opportunities for community-based projects</span></font>
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> through six program elements: arts engagement; interfaith bridging;</span></font>
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> public education; organizing against racism and hate; community</span></font>
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> engagement and dialogue; and inclusive leadership development and</span></font>
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> mentorship.</span></font>
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> With the introduction of EmbraceBC, the initiative is launching three</span></font>
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> of six solicitations, for interfaith bridging, arts engagement, and</span></font>
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> inclusive leadership development and mentorship. </span></font>
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> For details, visit: 
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<u>www.EmbraceBC.ca</u>
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> This fall, you will be notified of solicitations for community</span></font>
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> engagement and dialogue, organizing against racism and hate, and</span></font>
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> public education.</span></font>
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> In addition, to promote and share information about EmbraceBC, a</span></font>
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> brochure is included with this letter for further distribution to your</span></font>
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> networks and colleagues in the field.</span></font>
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> I invite you to learn more about EmbraceBC by reviewing the program</span></font>
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> guidelines. You may wish to consider responding to the solicitations</span></font>
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> posted on BC Bid at: www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca . I also encourage you to</span></font>
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> check </span></font>
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www.EmbraceBC.ca</span></font>
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 for updated information as this important </span></font>
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> initiative moves forward.</span></font>
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> The story of British Columbia is one of many cultures. I am proud of</span></font>
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> our government's leadership in promoting cultural diversity and</span></font>
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> addressing racism. Multiculturalism is key to building welcoming and</span></font>
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> inclusive communities that honour the past and build positive, new</span></font>
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> relationships with all citizens, including new immigrants to our</span></font>
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> Sincerely,</span></font>
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> Ben Stewart</span></font>
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> Minister of Citizens' Services and Minister Responsible for</span></font>
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> Multiculturalism</span></font>
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> Office of the Minister Ministry of Citizens' Services and</span></font>
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> Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism</span></font>
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> Mailing address:</span></font>
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> PO Box 9068 Stn Prov Govt</span></font>
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Jim Harding, ED</span></font>
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