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• Skeena Diversity Society Opens a Centre Downtown Terrace
• Faces of Terrace: Strangers No More - Call for Submissions of Photos

Skeena Diversity Society organizes events that promote understanding of multiculturalism and diversity in the community and encourages celebrations of our uniqueness while building a vibrant inclusive community.

Faces of Terrace

Skeena Diversity is launching a new book project where Terrace residents get to submit a photo and a brief story of another person that lives in town.

The purpose of this project is two-fold: to publish an attractive coffee-table style book that will show the diverse faces of Terrace, and to encourage Terracites to connect with their neighbours or total stangers they meet on in a coffee shop or pass by on the street.

The submission deadline is August 31, 2010. Read more.

Learning through tasting, this event which was created by Skeena Diversity, was held in Terrace during Riverboat Days Festival in 2007. Participants got a chance to sample ethnic food from participating restaurants around town – from popular dishes to experimental; this was a well-received event that we hope to offer again.

What is the best way to overcome prejudice and fear? We believe it is getting to know each other. That was the driving force behind this unique book project.

Skeena Diversity Society gathered nearly one hundred stories, photos and artwork of Terrace's past and present residents that was published in 2008.

The book can be purchased at Misty River Books and Spirit Bear Gallery in Terrace and House of Sim-Oi-Ghets atKitsumkalum. More about the book.

A dialogue is an excellent tool for any gathering. It allows participants to share stories, listen to each other and often come up with new creative ideas. Key factor of a successful dialogue is the creation of a safe and inclusive environment.

Skeena Diversity Society held a Dialogue to Develop Comunity Potential in Feb 2008.

Mentoring, creating new friendships and youth leadership, Skeena Diversity Society is committed to offering youth forums, workshops and other opportunities to share ideas, take a stand against bullying, racism, and celebrate differences while making new friends.

Youth Voices 2008 began as a Grade 7 Forum that was held in Feb 2008. Students from Terrace/Thornhill schools came together for a day full of activities and dialogue.

Funding for this project was provided by the Settlement and Multiculturalism Branch, Ministry of Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism.

We received over 50 entries from as young as 6 years old all the way to experienced 73.

Skeena Diversity Society provides training and educational workshops and resources in order to help eliminate racism:

Is a training workshop that provides businesses, agencies, and institutions with an opportunity to take a leadership role in creating an environment where all members of their community feel welcomed and safe. Safe Harbour locations serve as sanctuaries for people who experience discrimination or harassment and briefly need a safe place to go. Each Safe Harbour location announces to the community that it understands and welcomes diversity.

Safe Harbour Program is funded and supported by AMSSA

This Handbook offers information and tools about racism, how to respond to it in your workplace. It provides information about Restorative Justice and offers other tools such as dialogue and consultation.

Funding for this project was provided by the Settlement and Multiculturalism Branch, Ministry of Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism.