Brockville Multicultural Community Festival

Brockville Multicultural Community Festival

Another year - with some 20 different cultures celebrating 25 years of building a uniquely Canadian identity - with two of the founding members still active.

Janine Duguay from the French community provides a knowledgeable.stable source of support , and works continually behind the scenes to ensure the Council operates efficiently.
The fact that she just celebrated a birthday of note and is still very active gives us the message that getting older can mean getting better.

Reg Francis,from the Caribbean community is a tireless contributor to program and logistics. He,too,is evidence that keeping active and involved helps one keep going.

These are just two but they add that experiential dimension that helps provide continuity.

If you or someone you know would like to find out more about membership and\or how you can take part let us know-
info@brockvillemulticulturalfestival.com.

History

Participated in Brockville’s Sesquicentennial Parade - Sponsored workshops and international seminars - Sponsored Refugees Christmas Party - Support ethno cultural eventsInformation booth, international teas at Thousand Island Mall -Visitied seniors in nursing homes - Introduction to new immigrants - Poster contests - Worked with folk arts groups and Multicultural councils in other cities - Sponsored Native Indian folk art and Culture - Worked with and under the assistance and guideline of the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, and the Dept. of the Secretary of State - International Christmas at the Brockville Museum - Worked with Pathfinder groups - Acted as reference agency on multicultural questions.

WHAT DO WE DO

Promote multiculturalism in the Leeds and Grenville Counties - Foster intercultural understanding - Assist newcomers and other Canadians on multicultural issues - Promote groups and individuals in maintaining and developing their culture heritages - Provide workshops.

OUR OBJECTIVES

This Council has been established to preserve, maintain, and stimulate the creative expression of all cultures and folk art heritages through the association of people with each other and through the interaction with our communities.

Who Are We?

We are an organization of cultural groups and individuals who aim to work towards a society that insures and enjoys the viability of a strong Canadian identity firmly grounded in the multicultural nature of the population. Our society should provide all inhabitants with equality of opportunity and full participation the life of our area.

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