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The Future of Multiculturalism in BC
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INTRODUCTION
A Dialogue on The Future of Multiculturalism in BC was held on Monday, February 14, 2005 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm in Asia Pacific Hall at Simon Fraser University's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver, BC. Over 150 leaders from public, private, and community sectors participated. The day included keynote addresses from internationally respected multicultural experts Leonie Sandercock and Trevor Phillips as well as panel presentations and participant dialogue. This event aimed to challenge assumptions about emerging ideas and issues, and create opportunities for connection, understanding, and commitment to action. It was a thought-provoking and stimulating day examining together the possible futures of multiculturalism in British Columbia. To read a summary click here.
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For more information on the sponsors of the Dialogue on The Future of Multiculturalism in BC, click here.
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
TREVOR PHILLIPS
Chair of the Commission for Racial Equality in the United Kingdom
"New Perspectives on Multiculturalism"
LEONIE SANDERCOCK
Professor in Urban Planning and Social Policy, School of Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia
"A Lifelong Pregnancy? Immigrants and the Crisis of Multiculturalism"
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PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Institutional Change: Creating Space for Living Multiculturalism
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Hayne Wai, Education and Diversity Consultant |
Panelists:
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Rhonda Margolis, Principal, RLM Learning Innovations Inc, and a leader in the design and facilitation of corporate education programs, Vancouver, BC |
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Judy Rogers, City Manager, City of Vancouver, BC |
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Paul Pahal, artist, music programmer, video producer, teacher and anti-racist activist, Vancouver, BC |
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Students, Sir Charles Tupper High School, Vancouver, BC |
Shaping the Future of Multiculturalism in British Columbia: The Role of Media, Culture and Youth
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Jon Festinger, Koffman Kalef Business Lawyers |
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Prem Gill, Director of Multicultural Programming and Public Affairs, Citytv, Vancouver, BC |
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Joan Andersen, Regional Director of Radio, CBC British Columbia, Vancouver, BC |
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Alden E. Habacon, Publisher, Schema Magazine, Vancouver, BC |
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RESOURCES
Program
The Future of Multiculturalism in British Columbia - the agenda for the dialogue held on Monday, February 14, 2005
Publications and articles
Strategic Framework for Action: A Strategy to Stimulate Joint Action on Multiculturalism and the Elimination of Racism in British Columbia
BC Multiculturalism Policy and Multiculturalism Act
Reconsidering Multiculturalism: Towards an Intercultural Project, Leonie Sandercock, Professor in Urban Planning and Social Policy, School of Community and Regional Planning, UBC
Article featuring comments made by Trevor Phillips , Chair of the Commission for Racial Equality in the United Kingdom
Research
A New Canada? The Evolution of Canadian Identity and Attitudes to Diversity, Centre for Research and Information on Canada
Reflecting Canadians: Best Practices for Cultural Diversity in Private Television by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters' Task Force for Cultural Diversity on Television
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"The Future of Multiculturalism in BC" consultation is sponsored by:
Diversity/Vancouver is sponsored by:
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