Canada is a multicultural society that values the diverse experience and traditions of all of its citizens. By law, we protect the rights of Canadians to live free of discrimination based on race, sex, age, national origin or ethnicity, physical or mental disability, marital or family status, religion, and sexual orientation.
It is illegal in Canada to incite hatred against a group based on these elements, or to refuse employment on those grounds.
From time to time, people may experience discrimination, but it is the goal of Canadian society to be welcoming, inclusive and respectful of our diverse backgrounds. We choose to allow our differences to contribute to the greater good of Canadian culture.
Government of Canada
Canadian Heritage - Diversity and Multiculturalism Links to human rights and multicultural issues handled by ministries of the Canadian Government. http:/
Canadian Heritage - Programs This bilingual site has extensive resources on multiculturism, citizenship and diversity, and wide-ranging links to related site, including those of specific cultural groups. Includes contact information for the Edmonton office. http:/
Canadian Race Relations Foundation Lots of information about race relations in Canada, including media and research reports. http://www.crr.ca/
Government of Alberta
Alberta Community Development Describes multiculturalism and human rights in Alberta, with good links to specific issues such as women’s issues and human rights complaints. http:/
Northern Alberta Alliance on Race Relations Conducts research and educational project on race relations, equality in Edmonton schools, and other racial issues. http://www.naarr.org/index.htm
Community Groups
Edmonton Immigrant Services Association Information and services on education, integration, settlement and adaptation. The links on this site are wide reaching. http://eisa-edmonton.org/
Edmonton Heritage Festival An annual summer festival that showcases multicultural arts groups. The website has some useful links to community groups. http://www.heritage-festival.com/
Edmonton Multicultural Society Information and a broad range of services for diverse communities, including useful links to other multicultural organizations. http://www.edmontonmulticultural-ems.org/
Edmonton Public Library Extensive resources regarding multi-culturalism in Canada. This site's catalogue details various publications and their database leads to numerous helpful sites. Of particular interest is a comprehensive list of “Ethnic Cultural Associations” in Edmonton and their contact information. http:/
Traditional Native Dancers
