June 12, 2015 — Oakville, ON — Visitors to the Multiculturalism Day celebration at Bronte Creek Provincial Park had a chance to share in Canada’s diversity and learn about other cultures through demonstrations and hands-on activities today.
Inter-Action, Canada’s multiculturalism program, provided $10,750 to the Halton Multicultural Council for the event, which will build bridges to promote intercultural understanding.
Activities at the Multiculturalism Day celebration included turban-making at the Punjabi booth; a Filipino booth where participants learned traditional dance; the opportunity to see and try on Chinese dragon and lion costumes; and a Persian booth that featured hands-on experiences with plant and tea leaves.
Visitors also had a chance to take part in a citizenship ceremony, where 40 newcomers became Canadian citizens.
Terence Young, Member of Parliament for Oakville, and Mike Wallace, Member of Parliament for Burlington were on hand to announce the funding and participate in the celebrations.
Quick facts
- Inter-Action assists in the socio-economic integration of individuals and communities, supporting their contributions to building an integrated and socially cohesive society.
- Funding is provided under the Inter-Action program for events that:
- support an integrated, socially cohesive society by building bridges to promote intercultural understanding; or
- foster citizenship, civic memory, civic pride, and respect for core democratic values grounded in our history.
Quotes
“Canada’s diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and celebrations such as this help people from many different communities in Canada celebrate their diversity as well as our shared values, history and institutions. I am proud to announce the Government of Canada’s support for the Multiculturalism Day organized by the Halton Multicultural Council.”
Terence Young MP, Oakville
“From Confederation to today, Canadians from all different backgrounds, cultures and religions have contributed greatly to shaping our peaceful, pluralistic society. Our Government, through the Inter-Action Program, aims to create opportunities for different cultural and faith communities to come together to build bridges.”
Mike Wallace MP, Burlington
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