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Police, homeless reach agreement Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

Four individuals whose property was damaged by officers earlier this year have reached an amicable resolution with the Abbotsford Police Department (APD).

Jesse Wegenast of 5 and 2 Ministries, who served as the thirdparty complainant in the matter, said he and the four individuals met with an officer from the APD's professional standards branch on Thursday morning.

They addressed concerns that

arose in June that certain members of the APD had slashed tents and used pepper spray to disperse homeless people.

Wegenast said the meeting went better than he had hoped or expected it would.

"The whole thing went really, really well … I was actually surprised at how positively and smoothly it went."

He said, due to confidentiality issues, he could not provide the specifics of the resolution, other than "the goal of it was to restore

property to people."

Wegenast said the people involved were pleased that the APD listened to their concerns, and he signed the agreement on their behalf only with their approval.

"It was a pretty empowering experience," he said.

Wegenast commended the APD for addressing the issue when it first arose publicly following a meeting of the Abbotsford Social Development Advisory Committee in June.

Soon after, the APD announced

it was launching an investigation into the matter, with oversight by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner.

APD spokesman Const. Ian MacDonald said the intention from the outset was to seek the truth.

"Wherever that truth went, we were prepared to go."

MacDonald said police have to finalize some details regarding the resolution, before details can be released on what, if any, disciplinary action will be issued to the officers who were involved.

Human rights complaint filed against Abbotsford Six homeless individuals, along Legal Society, spoke to media with the BC/Yukon Association and community members about of Drug War Survivors have filed the basis for their complaint, a human rights complaint on which has been filed at the B.C. behalf of all Abbotsford home- Human Rights Tribunal but has less people, demanding equal not yet been accepted.

They state that the comtreatment and an end to alplaint follows the incident in leged harassment by the city June when city workers and the Abbotsford Police E Department.

R MOLINE dumped chicken manure on a homeless camp and The announcement ON ws.com abbyne police allegedly slashed was made Wednesday and bear-sprayed tents morning at the homeless and property. protest camp in Jubilee The complaint alleges that, bePark, for which the city has applied to the B.C. Supreme Court yond these events, the homeless for an injunction forcing resi- in Abbotsford have been treated as outsiders and have been subdents to vacate.

Some of the complainants and jected to treatment designed to the group's lawyer, DJ Larkin push them out of the community from the non-profit group Pivot over a sustained period of time.

PEOPLE IN CRISIS A3 Abbotsford News editor Andrew Holota is in Jordan and Lebanon this week with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank learning and reporting about the Syrian refugee issue

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Abbotsford News editor Andrew Holota is reporting on the Syrian refugee crisis in Jordan and Lebanon this week, with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB), one of the nation’s largest non-governmental aid organizations.

It has been funding refugee relief in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria since the summer. CFGB is a partnership of 15 churches and church agencies, partnering with a number of NGOs in Jordan and Lebanon, assisting them with funding to deliver aid.

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Abbotsford is an important donor community for CFGB, which receives 4-1 Canadian government matching funds and partners with other NGOs such as World Renew in Canada and around the world to deliver food aid.

Life among the stones T

welve tents are pitched on a narrow patch of boulder-strewn, stony ground on the side of a potholed road.

There is no water, no shade – no facilities of any kind.

For Abdul, 32, and his two wives and six children, along with 60-some other people, this is home.

They’ve been there for seven months, and their previous location was worse – the Zataari refugee camp, which Abdul describes as full of disease and trouble.

He gathered his family and fled Syria for reasons familiar to virtually all Syrian refugees – the violence of war.

He tells his story through interpreter Ra’ed Haddadd, project manager for World Renew, which is providing food aid to about 1,000 families – 6,000 people – in the Irbid area, through funding from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

“If he needs to just go out to buy bread, they can catch him.

‘Either you work for us, or we kill you.’”

Abdul is referring to forces from both the government and rebels. He refused to work with any of the fighters, because his brothers are in the Syrian army.

It was not a choice he wanted to make, and the family fled to Jordan.

The Jordanian police put everyone on buses to the refugee camp in Zataari, which is presently home to 150,000 to 160,000 people. Abdul says the camp is plagued with problems. Rebels burn tents, and carry out rapes. There are serious diseases among the occupants.

They stayed only five months, and then packed their UN tents and trekked south

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The children of Abdul el-Razek are Syrian refugees living on the outskirts of the city of Irbid in Jordan, about 40 kilometres from the Syrian border. The family left Syria following the outbreak of civil war after el-Razek refused to join either rebel or Syrian forces.

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“If I don’t die in the war, I will die in the camps,” he tells Haddadd.

Abdul registered his family with the UNHCR last year, but has received no aid yet, he says.

The only food he gets is from World Renew, run by the Christian Reformed Church, and funded since the summer

by Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

The food donations, which are provided once a month, are critical to the family’s survival.

The main problem they have is water, which they have to buy.

“We are feeling good to have this aid and help from you. It’s

the best thing for God to have somebody like you giving us this because we cannot find it any other place,” said Abdul.

If the food donations did not exist? Abdul shrugs and says, “I can cut pieces from my body for my family.”

Although it’s illegal for refugees to work in Jordan, Abdul has found occasional labour jobs for farmers in the olive season. The police have caught him twice, once with one of his wives, and sent him off to Zataari. He came back to Irbid both times.

The nine-member family lives in two connected tents from the United Nations – each about three by eight metres. The floor consists of carpets, and the canvas shelter will be heated by a diesel or oil heater this winter. The unit will cost $100 to $150 to buy initially, with fuel consuming about $60 per month of precious funds.

Bizarrely, there is a TV in the corner – donated by a Jordanian family – as is a satellite dish and

Relief agencies filling gaps in aid There are an estimated 3.4 million Syrian refugees living in communities close to the Syrian and Lebanon borders. In Jordan, roughly only threequarters are legally registered. Many who flee Syria choose not to register with the United Nations, afraid they’ll be hunted down and persecuted if they ever try to return to their country.

Those who have money or possessions left to sell live in rented rooms, the price of which is escalating. Those who cannot afford a roof over their heads must settle for less comfortable and secure accommodations, such as tent cities in four separate camps.

And while the World Food Organization is reportedly feeding close to three million refugees inside

and out of Syria, gaps in aid remain.

That’s where Canadian Foodgrains Bank, through its network of church member agencies, step in.

And when humanitarian aid doesn’t meet the needs of people who desperately need it, what fills the gap?

“Hardship.”

The answer comes from Ken Little, senior project manager, international disaster response for World Renew, an aid agency run by the Christian Reformed Church, which is active in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, responding to the needs of refugees created by civil war in the latter country. “ … we’re going to have to be thinking about short-term emergency response for quite awhile.”

a generator, which is used to provide power to several of the tents. It is the main source of entertainment for the children, for whom there is no school.

They spend their days playing in the dirt, or watching TV, during the limited times when the generator is running.

Hadad says the conditions are of a “medium” standard for refugees in tents. At the low end of the scale are tents with holes, no carpets on the floor, and a lack of mattresses, blankets and no heater.

A car salesman in his former life, Abdul says he will “absolutely” go back to Syria if there is peace, but in the meantime he’s trying to find somewhere else – another country. Any country, he says, but he likes Canada, because it has plentiful, good water.

As for who is in power when the fighting eventually ends, Abdul doesn’t care.

He just wants safety for him and his family, and to visit his neighbours “without fear of bombing or anything else.”

$203.5M committed to crisis Canada has strongly condemned ongoing violence against civilians in Syria, in particular violence against women and children and most recently the use of chemical weapons.

We continue to call for the full, safe and unhindered access of humanitarian actors to all affected populations in need.

Canada supports provision of humanitarian assistance in Syria and neighbouring countries hosting refugees through experienced partners such as UN agencies and the IFRC and ICRC as well as NGOs. To date, Canada has committed to the Syrian crisis $203.5 million in humanitarian assistance both inside Syria and in surrounding countries, $110 million in development assistance to Jordan and Lebanon, and $47.5 million in security-related regional assistance (in the form of vehicles and communications equipment, as well as a police station in the refugee camp).

– Embassy of Canada in Jordan

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Mayor Bruce Banman made his annual address to the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, assuring attendees that “the city is not broke.”

Banman said 2013 was a year of evolution at city hall, explaining that under the guidance of the new city manager, George Murray, the city underwent a core review to source efficiencies.

Banman said the work by city staff to streamline operations led to a budget with a proposed tax increase of 0.44 per cent overall, with no increase for city hall, and no impact on municipal services.

He said the goal of council in 2014 will be to focus on financial sustainability, with plans to pay off much of the city’s debt by 2016 and begin building financial reserves.

Notice of Public Hearing to consider amendments to Abbotsford Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw, 2005; and Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996 Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on December 9, 2013, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaws.

At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.

The following is a synopsis of the bylaws amending the Of¿cial Community Plan, and Zoning Bylaw of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of these bylaws and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Economic Development & Planning Services Department (Second Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on November 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 December 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9, 2013 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.

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If adopted, Bylaw No. 2263-2013 will update the General Industrial Zone (I2). The update will protect underground water supply by ensuring that appropriate uses are located in sensitive areas. A new use called ‘Data Centre’ will be added, and Of¿ce Use will be restricted. However, Of¿ce Use will be permitted as an accessory use, but only where the principal use is present or being built concurrently.

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Banman said the big- friendly and livable gest challenge he will community, and will face as mayor is find- go to council for a vote ing a solution to the on Dec. 9.

Banman also spoke annual payments to of the city’s plans the Abbotsford to review Entertainment the Official and Sports Community Centre and Plan, focusing the Abbotsford A b b o t s f o r d ’s Heat. energy on Rumours cirbuilding up culated in the instead of out spring that the and creating Canuck farm BANMAN more livable team would communities. come to Abbotsford, Banman also said the and Banman said peocity will focus on adple may wonder why dressing key social isthe deal did not come sues in 2014, including to pass, but explained homelessness. that “the last thing this He said that this year, council wants to do is the city came face-toentertain an offer than face with homelessputs us in a worse finess, and they plan to nancial position than work with community we are in right now.” partners and other The mayor also re- levels of government. leased the draft of the Banman said the city city’s economic devel- plans to look at root opment action plan, causes of homelesswhich the Mayor’s Task ness instead of only Force on Economic addressing the sympProsperity has been toms. working on since the Allan Asaph, exgroup was created in ecutive director of 2011. That document the chamber, said the outlines initiatives mayor stressed that this that would help make will require “respect, Abbotsford a business- passion, and patience.”

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Independents do not draw money from public schools, says minister Alina KONEVSKI Abbotsford News

Education minster Peter Fassbender reaffirmed the government’s commitment to independent schools during a tour of Mennonite Educational Institute (MEI) in Abbotsford Tuesday.

“As a government, we’re committed to supporting independent schools. A choice for parents,” he told MEI staff and board members. “Whether [students] are at an independent school or a public school, our goal is to ensure of that one thing: that they are successful.”

The tour was part of MEI’s twice monthly Heart of MEI Event (HOME) that showcases the school to outsiders.

Fassbender said that MEI instilled in students “a sense of community, belonging, respect, caring for each other, supporting each other.”

“I know that the

ALINA KONEVSKI Abbotsford News

Education Minister Peter Fassbender toured Mennonite Educational Institute in Abbotsford on Tuesday. young people that leave MEI will have a great foundation,” he continued. “What was reinforced is, when you have a school like this, where parents make the choice to come to an independent school, there is a higher degree of commitment to that journey for the kids, so that’s a good thing.

But I see a lot of that in public schools too. And I don’t compare one to the other.”

Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton also joined the tour, as did Abbotsford-Mission MLA Simon Gibson.

Dalton serves as the parliamentary secretary for independent schools.

Both Dalton and Fassbender stood firm that independent, or private, schools – which are 35-50 per cent funded by the government – did not draw resources away from public schools.

“We really believe in educational choices.

One thing is that a lot of the parents do make a real sacrifice to come to the [MEI] school.

It’s not just for the wealthy,” said Dalton.

Fassbender agreed, adding that both pub-

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“We don’t see it as taking resources away.

It’s a choice for parents. The province has supported the philosophy that parents should have a choice.

We’ve tried to find a balance between adequate support for the independent system, not at the expense of the public,” said Fassbender.

When it came to quality of instruction at MEI, Dalton found that MEI was “really keeping up with the times, and giving top quality education.”

“I was really impressed with the innovation as far as education, the instruction, the engagement of the students, the parents, and the community,” he said.

The faith-based MEI complex consists of an elementary, middle and high school serving nearly 1,400 students.

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Think local while out shopping Many Canadians will vote with their feet this week and head south on Black Friday in hopes of finding bargains on electronics, appliances, apparel and food.

This trek is part of a general trend of Canadians to cross-border shop while our dollar’s value stays relatively high, and although the price spread is just 10% — not a huge difference given the time spent in border lineups and the cost of gas — the general impression is that U.S. retailers do a better job in keeping prices low.

The truth is more complicated as some retailers have been adapting to consumer demand, offering competitive deals and early shopping

hours for Black Friday to keep shoppers at home.

It’s unfair to blame Canadian retailers solely for the price differences. In fact, Canada’s relatively small consumer market compared to the U.S. contributes to higher pricing overall.

At the same time, Canadian consumers shouldn’t be let off the hook. They need to know that circulating their dollar in their home community keeps themselves and their neighbours employed, and thus benefits local economies. Dollars spent in Canada will also ensure that we continue to enjoy health care, a strong social safety net and many other benefits.

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Left to right: President of Rotary Club of Abbotsford Angelo Rea, former mayor George Ferguson, Rotarian Marion Keys, Rotarian Ron Kelly honour Ferguson with a coveted Paul Harris Fellowship Award.

Seven residents earn Paul Harris Fellowships Seven community members received Paul Harris Fellowship Awards from the Rotary Club of Abbotsford in recognition of their exceptional service to our community.

This recognition, named after the founder of Rotary International, Paul Harris, is bestowed to both members of the local club and individuals who have given outstanding service to their organization and community.

The foundation allows the organization to improve communities by promoting peace, preventing disease, bolstering economic development and providing

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On Nov. 19, awards were presented to Abe Konrad, Gordon Holloway, Martin Silverstein, Sherri Wacker, Bob Johnson, George Ferguson and Kevin MacDonald, each exemplifying the Rotary motto “Service above self� in their contribution.

All seven recipients were given the award for having given tirelessly to their professional vocation, lent their leadership skills, experience and business services to charities, organizations, and projects throughout the Fraser Valley.

Heat to clash with Baby Canucks Abbotsford is first overall in AHL, Utica last Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News

The Abbotsford Heat and Utica Comets find themselves at opposite ends of the spectrum heading into a pair of weekend games at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.

The Heat are atop the overall standings with 35 points, having won 13 of their past 14 games.

They’ve amassed their 17-5-1 record in entertaining fashion – their youthful roster cranks out an average of 3.39 goals per game, the sixth-best mark in the league.

The Comets, meanwhile, find themselves mired in last place overall in the AHL at 4-11-2.

The Vancouver Canucks’ freshly minted farm team – purchased last spring as the Peoria Rivermen and subsequently moved to upstate New York after a brief flirtation with Abbotsford – average a league-worst 2.12 goals per game.

They are taking steps in the right direction, though, having won four of their last seven games.

Heat head coach Troy Ward puts little stock in the standings disparity, though. He’s working with a somewhat shorthanded roster this weekend, with an injury-riddled blueline corps and forwards Max Reinhart and Paul Byron and defenceman Chris Breen all recently recalled by the NHL parent Calgary Flames.

“What they (Utica) have more than us is they have more experience, and that’s dangerous,” Ward noted. “It’s like I told the team today – do you respect your grandfather? Yes, you do.

So you respect this team.

They’re bigger than you, they’re older than you, they’re more mature than you.”

A visit from the Vancouver farm team – easily the most popular draw among opposing teams for obvious reasons – is a welcome sight for the Heat, who are off to the slowest start attendance-wise in their five-year history. They’re last in the AHL with an average crowd of 2,191 fans per game. That’s more than 400 fans less than the Albany Devils, who sit 29th out of 30 on the attendance register.

Over the franchise’s previous four seasons in Abbotsford, the Canucks affiliate, in its previous iterations as the

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Heat goalie Joni Ortio has been terrific this season, backstopping his team to first place.

Manitoba Moose and the Chicago Wolves, has played before an average crowd of 6,246 fans per game. That includes five sellout crowds (just over 7,000) in 16 games.

“It’s really a good time for us to have Utica

come in,” Heat president Ryan Walter acknowledged. “Certainly our team, on-ice, has been spectacular, and I think with Utica, we should be able to get some real good momentum.”

The Heat and Comets

clash on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. both nights at the AESC. Canucks goaltending legend Kirk McLean will be on hand Friday to sign autographs.

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Huskies win B.C. AA championship Dan KINVIG

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Samwel Uko and the Abbotsford Middle School Huskies were unstoppable on Tuesday evening, racing past the Notre Dame Jugglers 31-14 in Burnaby to claim the AA Grade 8 provincial football title.

Uko, the Huskies’ standout running back, rushed for all five of his team’s touchdowns as

Abby Middle became the first Abbotsford squad to win a Grade 8 B.C. football championship since 1993.

“The kids had a little swagger in their step this morning – they’re really excited,” Huskies athletic director Shawn Mani told The News on Wednesday.

Among the leaders for the Huskies on Tuesday were the Kelly twins – linebacker Darius and

fullback Dion, who excelled on opposite sides of the ball. Quarterback Luke Szmutko, filling in for injured starter Jordan Townrow, had a terrific game, and Ranvir Sandhu booted an extra point.

But Uko, undoubtedly, was the star of the show.

“The kid put the team on his back,” Mani marveled. “Some of his runs were 90 yards from scrimmage, 65 yards

from scrimmage, 50 yards from scrimmage.

“The kids were joking on the sideline that when we’re in third down, we’re going to call ‘Third and Samwel’ – pitch the ball to him and see what happens.”

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iversity D THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS

The results from the Abbotsford News Diversity Challenge school essay contest are in.

After sifting through close to 300 colouring contest and 100 essay entries, the judges have narrowed it down to the top three for each category.

There are two winners from Mission and four from Abbotsford. The choices weren’t easy to make as many students displayed

strong efforts, either through their pens or crayons in showcasing what multicultural means to them.

The purpose of this contest was not solely to pick winners, but to tap into our youth and create a discussion on how we can connect our various cultures in the Fraser Valley. I am proud to say these students get what multiculturalism means and live it through their activities.

It’s always exciting to phone

the parents and hear the joy after notifying them that their child was selected as a winner. The kids are equally as excited to hear the news.

The Cycling4Diversity Foundation team had the opportunity to visit 10 schools in the Abbotsford/Mission area to speak about cultural diversity and to encourage students to be part of this contest.

Many schools had the entire class participate, which is a wonderful way to celebrate

multiculturalism with your classmates. The future looks bright and I was personally honoured to be part of it all for the past two months.

The colouring contest winners are ages (5-10): Tamanna Gill (Abbotsford); Hannah Barker (Mission); and, Scarlett Verbeek (Abbotsford).

In the essay contest, Isabella T. (Mission, 11-13), Aneesha Kaur Sran (Abbotsford) and Oleg Moskvin (Abbotsford) were chosen.

The question posed for the 300-word essay contest was: What does multiculturalism mean to you and your family?

I would like to thank the judges who participated in this process and for their insight: Kris Foulds, Terry Stobbart, Janice Vert Baker Meeks, Deesh Sekhon, Rick Rake, Carol Hamilton and Harwant Brar. Also, I would like to acknowledge Abbotsford Coun. Les Barkman and

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ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS: WHAT MULTICULTURALISM MEANS TO ME AND MY FAMILY Isabella T.

Aneesha Kaur Sran

Oleg Moskvin

What multiculturalism means to my family is in other words, is to be Canadian. It is part of the culture of our country and also of our communities.

Almost all the people in this country came from other countries. India, England, China, Korea, Africa and Scotland to name a few. From these countries we have all brought our own cultures and values, beliefs and heritage.

Multiculturalism means we accept the colour of all people’s skin. There is no difference and all people are equal. In some other countries this is not always true. But it is here in Canada. In our family we treat all people equal and respect all people.

Multiculturalism means thatt we are free to choose our religion. Noo matter which God you pray to, you cann pray in your own way here in Canada.. We are free of religious prosecution.

We also celebrate all kinds of religious ceremonies in our community. munity.

Christmas, Halloween and Diwali wali are examples of this. In Canada we can celebrate in our own way anytime me we want. In our family we celebratee with our family, friends and community munity members and treasure our freedoms. doms.

Multiculturalism means that each individual group can keep theirr identity while still participating in the rest of society. The way people dresss can identify them with a particular culture. ure. Scottish kilts, native moccasins and special ecial dresses all are examples of this. In our family we sometimes wear kilts to weddings. ngs.

Multiculturalism means no one ne culture, race, religion is any more importantt or better, than any other culture, race or religion. gion. We are all created equal. Different but equal. ual.

This is what multiculturalism m means to me and my family. We truly believe eve this is the best way to live.

Multiculturalism. Long word, isn’t it? But it isn’t just any word, it means something.

Really I don’t know what it means to others, but to me and my family it’s a way of life. It means that I can walk down a street and see so many people from other cultures, doing things not familiar with their culture, but enjoying it.

Multiculturalism helps us connect with the global village. Not only does it help others learn about different cultures, it helps ourselves about the importance of cultural acceptance. It helps us live together in harmony, not just as a group, but as a community.

It means that the world is a diverse place; after all, if it was the same, wouldn’t that be boring? tivities Multiculturalism means that we are introduced to new activities eone and traditions. Multiculturalism is the state of where someone like me won’t be afraid to accept their own culture because they epted. are afraid of what others will think or if they will be accepted. ve Multiculturalism means that I will be free to be myself and live my culture in my own cultural identity. It means that I can express myself through the music, clothes, and traditions of my culture and nobody will look down on me.

To live in a multicultural world means that I have my own cultural identity, even if I’m from a culture from another country, I won’t have to give it up just so I can assimilate.

Where a nation won’t be integrated because of culture, but congregated instead. Multiculturalism means that if one falls, another will be there to catch them.

A wise queen once solved an issue of two cultures that were fighting. She took a drop of blood of each and let it drop against the ground. When she asked them to pick out the difference they couldn’t, it was the same! ans Multiculturalism means cultural acceptance. It means ple will that when I walk down the street, the last thing people look at is the colour of my skin. It means that I won’t be afraid ture and that if I’m in a new way of living, I’ll forget my own culture ccept me my own traditions because now I know that people accept for who I am.

Most importantly, multiculturalism means to me andd my famheir colour, ily a state of where someone will not be judged by their ism means but by their character and actions. Alas, multiculturalism that I can wear my Indian faraaksuit and do bhangra all the way down the street and all people will do is smile.

Hello my name is Oleg, I am 13 years old. I am from Russia. I came to Canada when I was 7 years old, so I have lived in Canada for almost 7 years!

“If we take off our skin, we are all the same.”

Multiculturalism means a lot to me and my family. With multiculturalism you have the great opportunity of exploring different cultures, foods, festivals, etc. You don’t have to travel to meet different kinds of people or go to Mexico to eat tacos, because it’s all here in our community!

All of us are the same. We have the same blood colour, bones, and same organs. Why do we have to same bones people from our community if they exclude peo ey are from a different part of the world? If you thinkk about it, only native people are truly Canadians, and if you have a tiny bit of another culture’s bloodd running veins then you’re not Canadian, but you in your ve have the privilege of being called Canadian adian and living in Canada. For some reason native tive people ddidn’t exclude the French and the instead they welcomed them! So why British, in to exclude aboriginals or other do we have h her people tthat aren’t Canadian?

With having multiculturalism in Abbotstswe have the great opportunity to ford, w explore different cultures, food or festivals. explor als.

With Diwali coming up you can celebrate rate with the Indian people and know how it w it’s like to celebrate Diwali! When you’re ou’re driving down Abbotsford on S. Fraser Way, drivin can see so many different restaurantss like you ca Korean, Indian, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese Korea se and Greek! You won’t have to go to another country Greek ountry to try a food or practice their religion or festivals. stivals.

Having multiculturalism in Abbotsford is a Ha great opportunity to explore different kinds grea of ccultures. In Russia you don’t really seee any other people than Russian or Ukrainian people. othe eople.

TThis is what multiculturalism means too me and my family. We truly believe this is thee best way to live. wa

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE COLOURING CONTEST: Tamanna Gill (Abbotsford); Hannah Barker (Mission); and, Scarlett Verbeek (Abbotsford)

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