Two Prince George organizations will receive funding to address racism and discrimination, a new report from the province says.
Prince George Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society of Prince George will be receiving $5,000 to hold a ‘BIPOC / LGBT2SQ+ Youth Open mic for all.’
The event aims to provide a voice to diverse groups from BIPOC, LGBT2SQ+ youth and seniors to bond cross-cultural understanding.
The Prince George Regional Art Gallery Association will also get $5,000 for a series of workshops to amplify and expand Indigenous voices in storytelling.
These are two of 190 projects to be supported through the BC Multiculturalism Grants program.
“Racism is pervasive and it reaches into every corner of our province. The COVID-19 pandemic has only made the situation worse,” said Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti–Racism Initiatives.
“That’s why these grants prioritize projects addressing anti-Indigenous, anti-Asian and anti-Black racism. These grants will not only help organizations across the province to address systemic racism, but also provide learning opportunities to foster better understanding and encourage intercultural conversation in B.C. communities.”
Funding for the Multiculturalism Grants Program was increased fourfold to more than $1.2 million in 2020-21 to deliver more anti–racism initiatives.
Priority for these recent grants was given to projects addressing anti-Indigenous, anti-Asian and anti-Black racism.
Funding is provided to a range of community-based organizations for projects that build intercultural interaction, trust and understanding, or challenge racism, hate and systemic barriers.
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