Multicultural Connections!
The purpose of this newsletter is to share information and events related to Vernon's multicultural community. Please click to email us your upcoming events to share.
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Do you know someone who:
● Is connected to a diverse cultural background?
● Contributes to our community through entrepreneurship, career, stewardship, mentorship or volunteerism?
● Is comfortable being celebrated, sharing their culture and having their story told publicly?
WE ARE LOOKING FOR MULTICULTURAL CHAMPIONS NOW!!
For the 5 th year, the Social Planning Council is once again looking for nominations to honour local champions from diverse cultural backgrounds. Our goal is to celebrate multiculturalism and show how diversity and inclusion strengthens our community by highlighting the contributions of local residents.
If you would like to nominate a community champion, it's simple! All we need is the Name of Nominee, Contact Information of Nominee (Phone and Email), and Short Description/Highlights.
Get the NOMINATIONS FORM HERE!
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Is your Multicultural Group Looking for Activities? Be Part of the Diwali Festival!!
On Saturday, October 19th 5 pm - 7 pm, the Vernon Performing Arts Centre invites multicultural groups to be part of their MarketPlace. Table are inside and free unless merchandise is being sold. There will be food trucks, henna, clothing and art for sale and they would welcome multicultural games, crafts, information or whatever your cultural group would like to sell or promote. If you would like to book a table, download the Vendor Form here. Forms are due back by OCTOBER 4TH So don't Delay!! .
 Five days of interactive pop-up events hosted by various community partners culminating in a multicultural “Showcase” extravaganza on Saturday October 19 at 7 pm featuring numerous dance & musical performances by local groups & professional headliners who will have you up & dancing in the aisles!
Join us for an intercultural celebration of Diwali’s “victory of light over darkness!” Search for tickets online here.
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TICKETS ON SALE FOR CONCERT, DINNER & DANCE
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Would you like to see your event here? Email content such as articles, pictures and captions of events, and pdfs of posters to be included in the next newsletter. Click here to email the editor now.
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September Multicultural MeetUp
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The Multicultural Meet UP was held on Sept. 17 at the Performing Arts Centre. Attendees received an exclusive look at the back stage, saw their new website on the big screen, and heard the various settings for audio. Thanks to Erin for the informative tour!
The next meet up will be held in November. They are hosted by the Social Planning Council of the North Okanagan and the purpose is to connect people and groups together! We hope you'll join us next time! Watch this newsletter for info about the November Meet Up!
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Contest OPEN NOW for Students!
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Let others connect with
YOUR MULTICULTURAL GROUP!
LIST YOUR MULTICULTURAL GROUP IN THIS NEWSLETTER !
We would like to create a clickable cultural directory at the end of each newsletter.
People who are new to the community can find out about your group.
Click Here to email your group info to us to be included in this directory listing!
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October 17 2019 ~ Red Sky Performance’s Trace
 At the forefront of contemporary Indigenous performance in Canada and the world, Red Sky Performance’s Trace is a highly kinetic dance that maps Anishinaabe sky and star stories and offers a glimpse into our origin and our future evolution.
Search for tickets online here.
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Does your group have an event or something to share
with the Vernon community?
Let us know and we'll help you to:
- promote your event
- find volunteers
- connect with others!
THANKS FOR READING TO THE END!! HAVE A GREAT MONTH!
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