Healthy Kids and BIP recognize National Multiculturalism Day

BRANTFORD, ON – In acknowledgement of National Multiculturalism Day on Sunday, June 27, 2021, the City of Brantford’s Healthy Kids program, in collaboration with the Brantford Immigration Partnership, are proud to showcase diverse cultural traditions through a collection of photos and videos submitted from community members. The video can be viewed at Brantford.ca/HealthyKids and on the City’s social media channels.

“Multiculturalism is a fundamental piece of our heritage and identity,” says Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis. “It is important to enhance the awareness of cultural diversity throughout our community as we continue to work together to honour the values of equality, mutual respect, and inclusion that make our community so welcoming.”

"Newcomers to Canada are a rich source of diverse knowledge and experience,” says Lily Lumsden, Co-Chair of the Brantford Immigration Partnership. “By sharing food, music, art and other aspects of their culture, we benefit both individually and as a community. Multicultural activities fosters a sense of belonging enriches the lives of those who live in the City of Brantford."

Next week, the Healthy Kids Culture program kicks off with free activities for kids. Healthy Kids Brantford Brant has put together four craft-to-go kits including Around the World, Canada, eh!, My Family and Me and Summer Olympics. All kits come packed with a variety of activities for children ages 4 to12 to do at home. For registration and pick up details, please visit Brantford.ca/HealthyKids. In addition, families can purchase their own materials and watch a how-to video to make their own Indigenous dreamcatcher, medicine pouch or bone and toggle.

EarlyON Brantford Brant is also presenting an in-person story walk, sponsored by Healthy Kids, featuring a story about cultures and generations that celebrate the bond that unites us all called Whoever You Are by Mem Fox. Families can take a walk and enjoy reading outdoors. This self-led activity takes place June 26 to July 17, 2021 between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at EarlyON, located at 30 Bell Lane. Registration is not required.

Stay tuned for additional fun and free cultural activities for children ages 0-14 in the coming weeks. Visit Brantford.ca/HealthyKids and subscribe to the page for updates.           

The Brantford Immigration Partnership (BIP) is a dedicated group of community partners who are working to ensure that the City of Brantford continues to be a welcoming and inclusive community for all. BIP’s overall goal is to see that all immigrants to the community feel a sense of belonging and are able to succeed and participate in the city’s economic, social, civic, and cultural growth. To learn more about the Brantford Immigration Partnership and how you can get involved, please visit Brantford.ca/BIP.

National Multiculturalism Day was designated in 2002 by the Government of Canada as an annual opportunity for all Canadians to celebrate the diversity of our country, our society and our communities; affirm our commitment to democracy, equality and mutual respect; and appreciate the many contributions made by the ethno cultural groups that make up Canadian society.

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Media Contacts:

Sharon Sayles | Communications Specialist, Communications and Community Engagement
City of Brantford | 519-757-2840 | ssayles@brantford.ca

Kelly Page | Communications Specialist, Communications and Community Engagement
City of Brantford | 226-388-0150 | kpage@brantford.ca