Province invests in B.C. community organizations to challenge racism

As a member of the Burnaby Together Coalition Against Racism and Hate, BBOT’s Tessa Vanderkop was pleased to attend Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Lisa Beare’s announcement for funding for 32 organizations across the province to challenge hate, discrimination and racism in their communities.

Burnaby Together Coalition Against Racism and Minister Beare says, “We want people to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance in British Columbia. This funding will help communities develop an understanding of the skills and programming necessary to Hate received funding to do interactive plays with Theatre of the Oppressed designed to nurture inclusiveness, understanding and respect. address racism throughout British Columbia.”