Welcome to the Calgary Multicultural Centre!
The Calgary Multicultural Centre is Calgary's primary authority and resource provider for cultural diversity education and information. As a socially and culturally progressive organization, the Calgary Multicultural Centre focuses on communicating the positive impact cultural diversity has on the entire Calgary community.
Celebrate Canada Multiculturalism Day and learn about Calgary’s diversity with Calgary Multicultural Centre
On November 13, 2002, the Government of Canada, by Royal Proclamation, designated June 27 of each year as Canadian Multiculturalism Day.
Canadian Multiculturalism Day is an opportunity to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to democracy, equality and mutual respect and to appreciate the contributions of the various multicultural groups and communities to Canadian society.
Calgary Multicultural Centre invites you to discover and appreciate the wealth and diversity of Canadian society, and show your love of Canada and your pride in being Canadian! Share your ideas about Canada’s diverse society, benefits of learning mother language and cultural heritage. Read more.
Bridges of Hope Community Event in Honour of World Refugee Day
Join the Canadian Red Cross in strong partnership with the Dover Community Association and several community groups and agencies for the 3rd annual Bridges of Hope Community Event in honour of World Refugee Day 2008.
Experience the refugee experience with a live refugee camp simulation followed by small group discussions, a resource fair and free refreshments. See the poster and read more...
Bridges of Hope Community Event
Friday June 20: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Free Refugee Camp Simulation, Discussion Groups, Resource Fair & Refreshments
Thursday June 26: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Community Workshop: Displacement, Trauma & Healing
Dover Community Centre
3133 30th Avenue SE
FREE!
Refreshments Provided
For more information, call 403-541-6116 or visit www.redcross.ca/southernalberta
Mayor proclaimed International Mother Language Day in Calgary
Dave Bronconnier, Mayor of Calgary, proclaimed International Mother Language Day on February 21, as an official celebration of Calgary. Initiated by the Calgary Multicultural Centre, with partnership of Southern Alberta Heritage Language Association, Calgary Public Library-Diversity Services, University of Calgary - Language Research Centre and Canadian Commission for UNESCO, this symposium and celebration demonstrated that "Languages matter".
We are very proud to establish a tradition of recognizing multilingualism in our diverse city, developing awareness of our linguistic heritage and improving communications and interaction among Calgarians. (Read more...)
