EFP Partnership Receives Government Funding in British Columbia Canada

“ As a result of participating in the EFP project, my way of teaching has changed, my relationships with students has changed… all for the better.”
—Teacher, Secondary School, BiH (2001)

— From a letter addressed to the Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Children (8–10 May 2002) by the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina through its Mission to UN in New York

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Embrace BC - a government-led initiative that provides funding opportunities for community-based anti-racism and multiculturalism projects - has awarded TM New Media and the International Education for Peace Institute funding to create education resources that help strengthen diversity and overcome racism.

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Official Press Release:

MULTICULTURALISM & ANTI-RACISM EDUCATION RECEIVES FUNDS

VICTORIA – A Victoria company has been selected to receive $80,000 from EmbraceBC with the support of federal funding to develop public education materials, Minister of Citizens’ Services Ben Stewart announced today.

TM NewMedia will develop face-to-face and online media components to address multiculturalism and anti-racism education. The company is partnering with the International Education for Peace Institute to develop the project.

“This project will incorporate some new technologies that are unique to this type of multicultural public education effort,” said Stewart. “It’s a great way to use innovative tools to educate the public on multiculturalism and the elimination of racial discrimination.”

“The Government of Canada is proud to provide support for innovative initiatives such as this,” said Dr. Alice Wong, Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism. “Through the use of new media, we can help youth better understand our shared values and our shared obligations to one another.”

The funding will assist TM NewMedia in developing online resources, student workshops, training sessions and assessment tools. The project will have a focus on proactive education content that builds both the understanding and the skills children and youth need to build patterns of respect, harmony and collaboration.

“We’re excited to begin this project, because it allows us to use new tools to challenge the way people think,” said Timothy Mock, president of TM NewMedia. “By cultivating patterns of behaviour that value diversity and promote unity, we can confront intolerance at its roots.”

Since 2002, the Province of British Columbia has provided over $5 million toward multiculturalism and anti-racism programs. EmbraceBC provides funding opportunities for community-based anti-racism and multiculturalism projects. Through six distinct program elements, EmbraceBC seeks to inspire residents, community members and sector leaders to welcome, accept and embrace difference.