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BC Place lights up for Multiculturalism Week in BC

November 17th, 2019

BC Place will light up with the colours of the rainbow tonight for the start of Multiculturalism Week across British Columbia.

Every year in British Columbia the third week in November is proclaimed as Multiculturalism Week.  It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our multicultural communities and to appreciate the way diversity enriches British Columbia.  Multiculturalism strengthens our province and puts us on the map as a society that values inclusion and cultural diversity – something every British Columbian can be proud of.

As the most ethnically diverse province in Canada, B.C. is home to 204 First Nations, vibrant Metis and urban Indigenous communities and residents who trace their origins to more than 200 countries or regions. Adding to our diversity, we welcome nearly 40,000 new immigrants every year.

To learn more, go to www2.gov.bc.ca

Media Contact:
Duncan Blomfield
Marketing & Communications Manager, BC Place
Tel: (604) 661-7360 Email: DBlomfield@bcpavco.com