May 8, 2016
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The 14th annual Multicultural Day will be held Tuesday, May 10, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine.
Last year’s event attracted more than 1,500 people from across Bruce County, and more than 30 participating cultures and booths with many more represented among the crowd. Currently, there are 20 booths signed up for this year, but there is still time for you to represent your country of interest.
If you would like to do so, call 519-361-2673, Ext. 19274. The multicultural evening is free and everyone is encouraged to attend with family and friends.
Diversity has played an important role in Canada’s formative history. Originally inhabited by Aboriginal people, immigration to Canada began with the French and British colonization in the 17th Century. The trend continued through centuries and is still continuing.
As a result, today, immigrants represent over 20 per cent of the Canadian population and more than 200 languages have been reported as people's home language.
In 1971, Canada officially adopted multiculturalism as "an inclusive citizenship" policy, the first nation in the world to do so. This policy was enhanced in 1988 by the Canadian Multiculturalism Act. Multiculturalism in Canada is a symbol that many Canadians carry proudly, believing in “unity in diversity."
As diversity became a reality in the labour market across Canada, Bruce Power has also attracted diverse populations from around the world. As a result, the surrounding towns in the Grey-Bruce area have become diverse communities, especially considering their rural settings.
All communities in the area live in a harmony and celebrate their festivals with a common theme of integrating families and friends and spreading the message of brotherhood, love and peace.
The Multicultural Day began in 2003 at Huron Heights Public School, when passionate volunteers in Kincardine wanted to celebrate the richness of this diverse population in order to foster respect and recognition for cultures, with the main goal of bringing people together and strengthening the community. Over the years, this event has grown and is now supported by Bruce Power, the Municipality of Kincardine and local schools.
The goal of this event is to help people understand the values, cultures, food, costumes and history of their friends and neighbours in the community. This is one of the many ways to make the community and Canada a better place in which to work and live.
Do not miss the FREE social event with lots of FREE food!
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