Campbell River Multicultural and Immigrant Services

Canada’s Proud Mosiac

0 Comments 16 December 2010

In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to declare multiculturalism as official state policy. The bold step charted the path to a vibrant and evolving cultural mosaic premised on mutual respect for Canadians of all backgrounds and ancestry.

Activities, Diversity, Featured, Resources, Services, Youth

Immigrating to Canada?

0 Comments 06 December 2010

Once more Canada has been ranked as one of the best places to emigrate and live in the world according to the United Nations Human Development Index. Canada has achieved the top score thanks to a blend of diverse ethnic groups, incredible resources, plentiful opportunities, gigantic land mass, accessible health care system and other services.

Activities, Services

CRMISA – Communication Workshop

0 Comments 11 November 2010

As Canada welcomes more immigrants to our communities, language barrier is perhaps one of the most important issues we have to deal with. Some languages are similar while some are totally different.

Activities, Diversity, Featured, Resources, Services, Youth

Language & Gesture Barriers

0 Comments 11 November 2010

Imagine asking a person for direction who speaks a language totally from yours, the situation could be frustrating and annoying. How about if you have to work with or serve someone every day that speaks a language totally different from yours, would you be overwhelmed?

Activities, Diversity, Featured, Resources

FREE MISA Workshop

0 Comments 02 November 2010

FREE MISA Workshop - November 23rd FREE. "CRMISA will work with our community to create an equitable society free of racism, in which all people are treated with dignity and respect."

Diversity, Featured, Resources

Newcomers Agree Our Community is Friendly Place

0 Comments 20 October 2010

The project at Campbell River Multicultural and Immigrant Services Association (MISA) is being researched by Shannon Briggs, the Diversity Projects Assistant, who says that “the overall feeling from the group is that our community is a friendly and welcoming place and they wish to help make it easier for future immigrants to settle here.”