Internet Resources

The Powell River Employment Program (PREP) Society http://www.prepsociety.org/
A non-profit organization providing administration for a wide range of community-based services and programs, such as employment, mental health, literacy, community resource, and parenting support programs.

WelcomeBC http://www.welcomebc.ca
The Government of British Columbia's official site for immigration and welcoming communities.

Embrace BC  http://www.embracebc.ca
Resources, campaigns, funding and info on service providers in BC communities.

Ethnic Diversity Survey: Portrait of a Multicultural Society http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-593-x/89-593-x2003001-eng.pdf
Ethnic diversity survey of people in Canada.

Project Implicit  https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit
A demonstration test which gauges prejudicial attitudes or beliefs about certain groups of people.

Projections of the Diversity of the Canadian Population   http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/100309/dq100309a-eng.htm
A study projecting diversity will significantly increase in the next two decades, especially in certain metro areas.

Safe Harbour: Respect for All http://www.amssa.org/programs/diversity/safe-harbour
A program that creates opportunities for storefront businesses, institutions, agencies and entire municipalities to help to create safer, more welcoming communities.

Diversity Team  http://www.diversityteam.org/
A clearing house and focal point for diversity initiatives, for programs, projects, tools, education and training.