The Province is strengthening anti-hate and anti-racism supports for communities with nine new organizations offering Resilience BC services in B.C.’s northern region.
In B.C.’s northern region, nine organizations are receiving a total of $75,000 as community and regional service providers for Resilience BC.
The Immigrant Multicultural Services Society of Prince George was on the list, as well as the Nechako Healthy Community Alliance in Vanderhoof.
“There is no place for racism and hate in British Columbia. To fight racism and hate crimes, we must work together in a co-ordinated way in communities in every corner of the province,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Citizens’ Services and responsible for Multiculturalism. “These community organizations will lead action at a local and regional level to respond to and prevent racist and hate activity.”
Other organizations named include the Dawson Creek Literacy Society, Houston Link to Learning Society, North Coast Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society in Prince Rupert, The Saulteau First Nation, Skeena Diversity Society, Smithers Social Planning Society, and The Tamitik Status of Women Association in Kitimat.
Under the Resilience BC program, 34 organizations were selected to provide services in 40 communities throughout the province following a competitive procurement process. The organizations chosen demonstrated a strong understanding of racism and hate issues and have a defined course of action at a local or regional level driven by community partnerships.