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Connector Vol. 7 No. 41
• free distributioN throughout the south Cariboo • July 26, 2013
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Welcoming Communities projects geared towards newcomers and immigrants By Mel Newcombe Are you new to the area? Are you interested in all the great things there are to do living here? Are you trying to meet new friends? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you will definitely want to know all about the Welcoming Communities Project (WCP) in 100 Mile House. Earlier this year, Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy (CCPL) received grant money from WelcomeBC to help immigrants and newcomers settle into their new lives and become part of their new community.
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Joanne Young was busy painting “hellos” and words of welcome in English and “every language under the sun” on glass doors and windows of organizations throughout 100 Mile House, including this German greeting at Brand Source Furniture. To participate in this local Welcoming Communities BC program, call Kimberly Vance at 250-706-3143.
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To help with this project, CCPL hired Kimberly Vance-Lundsbye for the position of Welcoming Communities co-ordinator for 100 Mile House and the South Cariboo. Kimberly says a Welcoming Community is one that does not simply tolerate difference, but is one that celebrates it. “To be welcoming and inclusive, communities must include people from diverse cultural backgrounds in all aspects of community life and recognize their contributions to that community.” She adds the WCP programs vary greatly from community to community and they are devel-
oped based on the community’s needs and strengths. In January 2013, the South Cariboo Research Consortium (contracted by the South Cariboo Community Planning Council and (CCPL) developed a survey that was distributed to newcomers, businesses and service providers. From the responses, community strengths were identified, as were gaps in knowledge and service. A proposed action plan was developed. The demographic profile of the South Cariboo was also considered in the development of the plan. As a member of that research
team, Kimberly understood the need to uphold this community assessment when planning, adapting and implementing this action plan in our community. There are a variety of Welcoming Communities projects set for the South Cariboo. Some highlights include: Welcome windows Window paintings throughout the town of “hello” and “welcome” in English and another language of the window owner’s choice to welcome newcomers and residents alike from all around the world. Continued on 5
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