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By Randi-Marie Adams

Prince George to receive grant funding to tackle racism

Apr 9, 2021 | 1:08 PM

Prince George – Communities throughout B.C. including right here in Prince George, will have now have increased capacity to address racism and discrimination.

A total of 190 new projects have received support through the BC Multiculturalism Grants program.

Funding for the Multiculturalism Grants Program, was increased to more than $1.2 million this year to deliver more anti-racism initiatives.

Priority for these recent grants was given to projects addressing anti-Indigenous, anti-Asian, and anti-Black racism. Two organizations in Prince George were the recipients of this grant. Five thousand was given to the Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society of Prince George and $5,000 to the Prince George Regional Art Gallery Association.

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“Racism is pervasive and it reaches into every corner of our province. The COVID-19 pandemic has only made the situation worse,” said Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives.

“That’s why these grants prioritize projects addressing anti-Indigenous, anti-Asian, and anti-Black racism. These grants will not only help organizations across the province to address systemic racism, but also provide learning opportunities to foster better understanding and encourage intercultural conversation in B.C. communities.”

by Randi-Marie Adams

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