Mission
To create a welcoming environment which will bridge the transition of culturally diverse newcomers into this community
Values
Participation
Promoted through mutual respect, equality, fun, friendship and shared knowledge
Collaboration
Practiced through cooperation, flexibility, creativity and innovation
Sustainability
Sustained through empowered community involvement
Promoted through mutual respect, equality, fun, friendship and shared knowledge
Collaboration
Practiced through cooperation, flexibility, creativity and innovation
Sustainability
Sustained through empowered community involvement
Vision
To Embrace Full Civic Engagement
We see groups and individuals regardless of their membership in a diverse group, fully participate in, benefit from and exercise influence in all aspects of society without encountering discrimination, racism, or other barriers.
Different Stories, One Humanity
Goal Area #1
COMMUNITY CAPACITY / BUILDING MOBILIZATION
Access funding for implementation of Welcoming Communities initiatives
Engage and Identify new committee members and formalize current and future partnerships
Complete a needs assessment in the region to identify opportunities and gaps in programs and services as well as identify demographics of area served.
Develop a terms of reference for the committee.
Educate and engage employers of newcomers.
Access funding for implementation of Welcoming Communities initiatives
Engage and Identify new committee members and formalize current and future partnerships
Complete a needs assessment in the region to identify opportunities and gaps in programs and services as well as identify demographics of area served.
Develop a terms of reference for the committee.
Educate and engage employers of newcomers.
Goal Area #2
INFORMAL AND FORMAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION
Increase cultural awareness in the community.
Celebrate cultural diversity in the community on a regular basis.
Ensure employers are equipped to handle cultural diversities.
Provide a wide range of programming in the community for newcomers and existing community members.
Provide opportunities for existing community members to volunteer and mentor newcomers.
Ensure communication links between members of the committee and participants in programs.
Goal Area #3
PUBLIC POLICY / PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE
Ensure town leaders take into consideration planning for newcomer needs.
Ensure support for employers and newcomers with regards to immigration and employment issues.
Ensure town leaders take into consideration planning for newcomer needs.
Ensure support for employers and newcomers with regards to immigration and employment issues.
