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Here's an important announcement from CVIMS:

The Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society

is proud to announce it is a recipient of

THE CITY OF NANAIMO'S EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD!

This award was given to us for our “…commitment to celebrating the diversity within our community.” and was presented by Mayor Ruttan at a luncheon ceremony on Wednesday May 20th. Some of our current & recent diversity initiatives include:

    • The Diversity Partnership – A Community In Action
    • Healthfest 2009 - A Multicultural Health Fair
    • Community Dialogue on Diversity (fall 2009)
    • Diversity Workplace Training for Employers
    • The Safe Harbour Program: locations in Nanaimo, Ladysmith and Parksville
    • Securing the Next Generation: a curriculum designed for SD 68 to support students development of positive racial identities
    • “Speak Out on Racism and a Drum in for Equality” marking March 21st   International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
    • 1st Annual Diversity Champion Awards    

If you would like to support our programs and services, you can become a member or make a donation online via paypal. We are a registered charity and your tax deductible donation is important to us.