Introduction of the eNewsletter

The Immigrant Integration Branch is pleased to introduce an eNewsletter for the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces Program. The intent of this eNewsletter  is to share important information about the program and learn about what others are doing to foster welcoming and inclusive communities across the province. The eNewsletter will be released three or four times a year. 

WICWP Program Manager Profile

Tracy Wideman is the newly appointed Program Manager responsible for WICWP. Tracy formerly worked as the Anti-Racism Program Advisor with the Ministry of Attorney General, where she supported communities in their efforts to develop action plans to address racism and hate crime. She is looking forward to connecting with communities and supporting them in their capacity building initiatives.

For more information about WICWP, please contact Tracy Wideman, Program Manager, at Tracy.Wideman@gov.bc.ca or 604-775-0737.

 

Looking for submissions

We are interested in hearing about the work that is taking place in your communities through WICWP. If you are interested in sharing your stories, please contact Lily Grewal at Lily.Grewal@gov.bc.ca.

 Summer 2009

Overview of the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces Program

Launched in June 2008, the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces Program (WICWP) is intended to foster inclusive, welcoming and vibrant communities in BC.

WICWP is a three year initiative that is slated for evaluation and review in June 2011. The WICWP guidelines outline the scope and outcomes of the program, as well as provide details on the individual funding elements.
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Ministry-led WICWP Initiatives

The Immigrant Integration Branch (IIB) is leading a number of initiatives that support the work that is taking place at the community level.  Read more

Welcoming and Inclusive Dialogues Initiative

The Multiculturalism and Inclusive Communities Office in the Ministry of Citizens' Services is leading the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Dialogues. The dialogues initiative engages communities in conversations that bring together diverse voices, ideas, perceptions and understandings of what it means to live in harmony in a culturally diverse society.  Read more