Who We Are ?
Prince George Folkfest/Multicultural Society was formed in 1974 as an umbrella organization to create a home base for various cultural groups in Prince George and surrounding areas.
Originally, the Society was intended as a platform for staging a new country-wide multicultural event on July 1 to celebrate Canada’s birthday.
In 1985 the Society evolved to meet the ever changing needs and aspirations of the cultural communities it serves. During this process the Society changed its Constitution and Name to Multicultural Heritage Society of Prince George.
The Society’s expanded mandate includes implementation of the Federal and Provincial policies of multiculturalism and the promotion of cross-cultural relations. We are particularly committed to furthering the relationship between culture, heritage and public education in order to ensure the full participation of all individuals in the community.
What we do?
The Society functions as a Multicultural Information, Resources and Referral Centre for inquiries or contacts concerning.
- Community services, cultural groups and artistic events
- Anti-Racism and Human Rights issues
- Certified translation /interpretation services (including legal documents)
Vision
Our vision is to to achieve a just and equitable society.
Mission
Our mission is serving the growing needs of our cultural diverse community
Objectives
- To encourage full participation of diverse cultures in the life of the community
- To promote cross-cultural interaction between cultural groups through educational workshops, conferences and artistic events
- To improve collaborative relationships for diverse cultures and organizations in northern BC within educational, business, social and family environments.