Supporting Multiculturalism Initiatives Across Ontario

The Government of Canada highlights support for multiculturalism initiatives across Ontario

HAMILTON, ON, Sept. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Diversity is Canada's strength and a key element of our national identity. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting communities working to eliminate the barriers that prevent full participation in society.

The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament (Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas) announced today more than $6.7 million in funding for projects throughout Ontario that promote diversity, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives. Minister Tassi made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism.

The funding was provided through the Projects, Community Capacity Building and Community Support for Black Youth components of the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program.

Quotes

"Our government firmly believes that Canada's diversity is one of our greatest strengths. That is why we are proud to support projects that will help combat racism and discrimination and also highlight the contributions of the many cultural communities throughout Ontario."
—The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism

"Many Canadians still face barriers, based on their cultural background. Our government is taking action to address the needs of these people by investing in the organizations across Ontario that promote diversity and inclusion."
—The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors, and Member of Parliament (Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas)

Quick Facts

The Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program promotes a diverse and inclusive society. The program has Events, Projects, and Community Capacity Building components. It also includes two separate initiatives, which are the Community Support for Black Canadian Youth initiative and the Paul Yuzyk Youth Initiative for Multiculturalism.

The Projects component supports community development, anti-racism initiatives, and engagement projects that promote diversity and inclusion by encouraging interaction among community groups. It funds projects that encourage positive interaction between cultural, religious, and ethnic communities and promote the expression of Canadians' many identities.

The Community Capacity Building component supports capacity building projects that contribute to the recipient's ability to promote diversity and inclusion

The Community Support for Black Canadian Youth initiative supports projects that address the unique challenges faced by Black Canadian youth. It funds projects that combat discrimination, promote digital literacy, provide opportunities for Black Canadian youth, and empower them by promoting Black history, culture and identity as well as developing leadership skills and promoting civic engagement.

This announcement includes $6,764,521 in investments in 58 organizations across Ontario for projects that promote diversity, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives. (See Backgrounder)

Associated Links

Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/community-multiculturalism-anti-racism.html

Backgrounder

Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives

The Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program supports the mandate of the Department of Canadian Heritage by building on Canada's strength as a diverse and inclusive society.

Community Support for Black Youth Initiative
City	Organization	Project	Year	Amount
Brampton	CENTRE CULTUREL DE RESSOURCES FRANCOPHONE POUR LES COMMUNAUTÉS ETHNIQUES	Jeunesse Franco-Peel	2019–2020	$58,160
Brampton	LADY BALLERS CAMP	Innovate for Change: Building Capacity of Black Youth	2019–2020	$105,000
Hamilton	HAMILTON'S CENTRE FOR CIVIC INCLUSION	Democracy School	2019–2020	$125,320
Mississauga	ERIN MILLS YOUTH CENTRE	Success With Age and Guidance (SWAG) Young Men's Leadership Program: Supported by Erin Mills Youth Centre	2019–2020	$150,800
Mississauga	CITIZENS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Black Youth Empowerment Initiative (BYEI)	2019–2020	$41,403
Ottawa	ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ENTREPRENEURS & PROFESSIONALS OF OTTAWA-GATINEAU (ABEPOG)	The Griot in Me: Training Black Canadian Youth to be the Next Generation of Community Archivist	2019–2020	$153,226
Ottawa	COOPÉRATION INTÉGRATION CANADA INC.	Contribution associative et promotion de l'impulsion sociale des jeunes noirs dans la vie communautaire	2019–2020	$50,583
Sudbury	PUBLIC HEALTH SUDBURY & DISTRICTS	The WOKE Age: Youth-driven Racial Equity Action in Sudbury	2019–2020	$200,000
Toronto	CHILDREN'S PEACE THEATRE	FreedomSchool -Toronto 2018	2019–2020	$136,675
Toronto	OPERATION BLACK VOTE CANADA PROJECT	The Fellowship Program	2019–2020	$432,000
Toronto	CP PLANNING	Black Futures on Eglinton	2019–2020	$58,200
Toronto	JANE-ALLIANCE NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES	Brotherhood Linx	2019–2020	$54,178
Toronto	JANE-ALLIANCE NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES	Project E3	2019–2020	$116,580
Toronto	FONDATION SYLVENIE LINDOR & CENTRE MULTICULTURALISME JEAN MARCELIN FONTAINE INC. (FSL & CMJMF)	The Toronto Youth Action for Change	2019–2020	$70,000
Toronto	NORTH YORK ARTS	Drum to the DJ	2019–2020	$60,945
Toronto	TOOLS OF EMPOWERMENT FOR SUCCESS	Because... what they see is what they will be! A Bilingual Program	2019–2020	$67,253
Toronto	FOR YOUTH INITIATIVE	Black Youth Leadership in York South-Weston	2019–2020	$190,550
Toronto	HXOUSE FOUNDATION	Blak Hxouse 2	2019–2020	$170,300
Toronto	VIBE ARTS	NExT : Networking and Exploring Together	2019–2020	$170,000
Toronto	URBAN REZ SOLUTIONS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE	Say it Loud! Project!	2019–2020	$430,000
Vaughan	VAUGHAN AFRICAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION	The Identity Project	2019–2020	$73,800
Total:				$2,914,973

Projects Component
City	Organization	Project		Year	Amount
Brampton	BRAMPTON TAMIL SENIORS ASSOCIATION	Cultural exchange with Indigenous Community	2019–2020		$59,000
Dundas	MÉTIS WOMEN'S CIRCLE (CERCLE DES FEMMES MÉTISSES)	Walking Words: Indigenous Languages Made Visible	2019–2020		$96,700
Hamilton	HAMILTON'S CENTRE FOR CIVIC INCLUSION	Hamilton for All: Anti-Racism Conference	2019–2020		$127,500
Kitchener	COALITION OF MUSLIM WOMEN OF KITCHENER-WATERLOO	Muslim Women's Human Rights Awareness and Education Project	2019–2020		$60,759
Kitchener	SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE WATERLOO REGION	Civic Exchange Hub 2019-2020	2019–2020		$63,300
Ottawa	OTTAWA CHINESE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRE	Cultural Understanding and Empowering Women in It	2019–2020		$157,279
Ottawa	ALLIANCE DES BURUNDAIS DU CANADA	Projet Dialogue Interculturel au Canada, DIC	2019–2020		$80,390
Thornhill	COMMUNITY BUILDERS	Manitoulin and North Shore Youth Building Bridges and Combating Racism	2019–2020		$151,618
Toronto	HISTORICAL FILM STUDIOS CORP.	Search Out the Land: The Story of the Jewish Community in Canada - Conversations Dealing with Multiculturalism, Discrimination and Racism	2019–2020		$96,313
Toronto	WHY NOT THEATRE	Why Not Theatre - Women of Colour Mentorship Program	2019–2020		$187,500
Toronto	PRIDE TORONTO	Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall - 2 Spirit Tales	2019–2020		$600,000
Toronto	SUSTAINABLE THINKING AND EXPRESSION ON PUBLIC SPACE (STEPS) INITIATIVE	Place(makers)	2019–2020		$54,973
Toronto	BANGLADESHI-CANADIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES (BCS)	The Peacemaker Initiative (PI)	2019–2020		$94,770
Thunder Bay	NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL	The Amazing Race and DFC Experience	2019–2020		$245,504
Waterloo	AFRICAN WOMEN'S ALLIANCE OF WATERLOO REGION	"My Community Table": Breaking Bread Together	2019–2020		$41,315
Welland	WELLAND HERITAGE COUNCIL AND MULTICULTURAL CENTRE	Niagara Youth Integration Program	2019–2020		$180,538
Total:					$2,297,459

Capacity Building Component
City	Organization	Project		Year	Amount
Brantford	BRANTFORD REGION INDIGENOUS SUPPORT CENTRE	Brantford Region Indigenous Support Centre	2019–2020		$70,500
Hamilton	GLOBAL CITIZENS CARE FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND REFUGEE EMPOWERMENT INC.	Innovation for Growth	2019–2020		$50,000
Kingston	KINGSTON EMPLOYMENT AND YOUTH SERVICES INC.	Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Charter Implementation	2019–2020		$89,639
Kitchener	RECEPTION HOUSE - WATERLOO REGION INC.	Connected Communities	2019–2020		$52,800
London	LONDON MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION	Empower Ethnic Groups to Create or Maintain Their Ethnic Organizations	2019–2020		$25,000
London	PILLAR NONPROFIT NETWORK	Indigenous Learning in the Nonprofit Sector - London and Area	2019–2020		$36,750
Markham	THE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION	TCCSA Diversity and Inclusivity Capacity Building Project	2019–2020		$49,374
Mississauga	PEEL MULTICULTURAL COUNCIL	Public Education on Diversity and Inclusion in Canadian workplaces	2019–2020		$36,354
Ottawa	SOMALI CENTRE FOR FAMILY SERVICES	Building Capacity is the Cornerstone of Organizational Development	2019–2020		$90,000
Ottawa	FONDATION ACACIA	Une chance pour tous	2019–2020		$66,600
Ottawa	OTTAWA COMMUNITY IMMIGRANT SERVICES ORGANIZATION	Building Our Welcome: Ensuring Inclusion and Responsiveness in Refugee Integration	2019–2020		$99,752
Ottawa	TABLE DE CONCERTATION DES PRÉSIDENTS DE LA COMMUNAUTÉ CONGOLAISE DU CANADA	Renforcer la participation citoyenne	2019–2020		$20,000
Toronto	TROPICANA COMMUNITY SERVICES ORGANIZATION OF SCARBOROUGH	Website Redevelopment	2019–2020		$24,500
Toronto	JANE/FINCH COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION	Jane Finch Community Tennis Association - Capacity Building Project	2019–2020		$41,500
Toronto	ABUSE NEVER BECOMES US (A.N.B.U.)	ANBU's Peer Champions	2019–2020		$20,900
Toronto	GASHANTI: YOUNG SOMALI WOMEN INITIATIVE	Amplifying The Voices of Young Racialized Women	2019–2020		$62,670
Toronto	NORTH YORK ARTS	Art Connects: Building Cultural Competence in the Arts	2019–2020		$22,865
Toronto	CANADIAN COUNCIL OF MUSLIM WOMEN	The Digital Anti-Racism Education or D.A.R.E. Project	2019–2020		$100,000
Toronto	CHILDREN'S PEACE THEATRE	Intergenerational Village Matrix (Capacity Building)	2019–2020		$99,924
Toronto	CPAC	Governance and Outreach Capacity Upgrade	2019–2020		$75,000
Toronto	METRO TORONTO CHINESE & SOUTHEAST ASIAN LEGAL CLINIC	Increase Community Capacity to Address Racism, Discrimination and Related Intolerance	2019–2020		$88,000
Toronto	MIGRANTS RESOURCE CENTRE CANADA	IMPACT Project  - Immigrants and Migrants Participating for Collective Transformations	2019–2020		$62,470
Toronto	RWANDAN CANADIAN HEALING CENTRE	African Canadian Leadership Training and e-Capacity Support Project	2019–2020		$69,499
Waterloo	INNOVATE INCLUSION	Innovate Inclusion Collaborative Community Building	2019–2020		$98,050
Windsor	AFRICAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION OF WINDSOR (ACOW)	African-Centered Partnership Project: Building Bridges Across Differences	2019–2020		$99,442
Total:					$1,551,589

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

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