Marina

Shaina

Matt & Jack

As the Canadian economy continues to improve post-recession, it may be difficult to imagine that our economy would have a hard time finding skilled workers to fill vacancies. However, according to the British Columbia Labour Market Outlook: 2009-2019, in the coming decade BC will depend on immigrants to fill about one in three job openings.

WICR recently partnered with the Comox Valley Transition Society, the Women's Resource Centre and World Community Develoment Education Society to present a potluck and film night to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day.
Over 100 people attended the event and after loads of delicious food and a fabulous cake from Little Orca Bakery, three short films were shown: Music by Prudence, Kick Like a Girl and Hannah's Story took audience members on an inspiring journey spanning three continents.

Did you know that there is a group of wheelchair basketball players that get together every Friday night at the Comox Recreation Centre to shoot some hoops? Yes, it's true! In November 2008 a small group of people participated in a wheelchair basketball camp in Nanaimo. Since then, they have been playing most Friday nights at the Comox Rec Centre.

Hello Everyone,
I was recently made aware of a fabulous new resource aimed at promoting multiculturalism and eliminating racial discrimination. Read on for complete details about this online educational resource called Embracing Our Humanity!

The project began last January with funding from Embrace BC through the BC Ministry of Citizens’ Services and the Government of Canada.

On Tuesday January 11, 2011 almost 30 people attended two compelling workshops organized by Kathie Landry from Safe Harbour. The morning was an experiential workshop facilitated by Kathi Camilleri. She took participants on a cultural expedition of the early native people. Her gentle and descriptive style helped me to better understand traditional Aboriginal ways and values. We also explored the effects of residential schools and Canada’s Policy of Assimilation.

The other night I sat down at my computer to scroll through local business directories. I was confident that I was going to find an example of a welcoming and inclusive activity and I didn’t have to look too far.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY WITHIN CANADA

Multiculturalism continues to be one of the prominent, defining features of Canadian society.

Increasing cultural diversity in your organization can help to transform your community to be more welcoming and inclusive. In Hieu Van Ngo’s manual, Cultural Competence, a Guide to Organizational Change, he reviews Canada’s demographic, social, political, economic and legislative realities and includes 13 tools to create cultural competency.