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Diversity Partnership

Memorandum of Understanding
for Diversity Partnership: A Community in Action


Click HERE to read PRESS RELEASE, January 2010


The parties to this memorandum agree to the following:

Article 1 - Vision for our Community:
A place that is welcoming and inclusive where individuals and communities feel respected and diversity is celebrated.

Article 2 - Statement of Purpose:
To enhance the capacity of the Nanaimo community to be welcoming and inclusive by:

  • Encouraging and supporting multi-sectoral collaboration.
  • Facilitating an effective flow of information about programs, projects, tools, as well as education and training.
  • Providing relevant knowledge-based leadership
  • Using an innovative solution based process.
  • Providing a focal point for diversity initiatives
  • Creating opportunities for community engagement and input.

Article 3 - Structure of the Partnership:

  • A community, project-based partnership of institutions, agencies, business/community organizations and individuals who work toward our common vision.
  • A minimum of three partnership meetings per year, or more frequently as needed

This agreement is an outline of our intentions to work together in good faith and is not a legally binding document.

Parties to this Memorandum of Understanding:

  • Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
  • City of Nanaimo
  • Community Futures of Central Island
  • Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce
  • Nanaimo Duncan & District Labour Council
  • RCMP, Nanaimo Detachment
  • School District #68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)
  • Snuneymuxw First Nation
  • United Way of Central North Vancouver Island
  • Vancouver Island University

 

“This project is made possible through funding from the
Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.”

For more information contact:

 
Terre Flower
Manager, Diversity Programs
Tel: (250) 753-6911 Ext 102
Fax: (250) 753-4250
E-mail: tflower@cvims.org