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This section features stories related to our strategic priorities and local news relevant to the Tri-Cities on immigrant inclusion.

AMSSA Applauds Minister Anne Kang and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for Historic B.C. Settlement Funding Boost

By AMSSA | The Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of B.C. (AMSSA) celebrates and congratulates Minister Anne Kang and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for significantly boosting funding for settlement services in British Columbia. The funding has been increased from $6 million to $25.6 million annually, marking a historic achievement in supporting newcomers […]

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Annual Doors Open Richmond returns to celebrate diversity

For one weekend, the public will get to explore what happens behind-the-scenes of different organizations, places of worship, restaurants and more next month. The Doors Open Richmond event, organized by the Richmond Museum Society, is taking place June 3 to 4 for people to explore cultural places, civic service facilities and restaurants and experience the diversity and […]

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Multicultural society calling for artists to help create Coquitlam exhibit

A Port Moody-based organization is mounting a display of multicultural artwork in Coquitlam this fall, but it needs local artists to help piece it together. The Asian Impact Society (AIS) has scheduled an exhibit and contest at Place Des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) starting in September with the hopes of creating a “stronger, more inclusive community” post pandemic. Racism […]

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