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City of Saint JohnCommon Council Meeting
AGENDA
Monday, September 9, 20136:00 pm
Council ChamberPlease use Chipman Hill entrance
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1. Call to Order - Prayer
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of August 26, 2013 1 - 10
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Saint John City Market - Lord's Lobster Ltd. and True North Salmon Co. Ltd -Amendment to Aug 26, 2013 Resolution of Council (Recommendation inReport)
11 - 12
5.2 A. Collins Letter: Garbage on City Transit Bus (Recommendation: Refer toTransit Commission for a Report)
13 - 13
5.3 Acquisition of Land off Grantham Road for Purpose of Construction of aDetention Pond (Recommendation in Report)
14 - 20
5.4 Harbour Skating Club Request for Sponsorship (Recommendation: Approve$100 Funding Request)
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6. Members Comments
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations / Presentations
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8.1 The Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. 25 - 48
9. Public Hearings
10. Consideration of By-laws
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Published List of Municipally Funded Entities (Councillor Norton) 49 - 49
11.2 Play SJ Update (Deputy Mayor Rinehart) 50 - 50
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Dever Road - Sanitary Lift Station "Y" Replacement 51 - 53
12.2 Contract 2011-30: Riverview Drive - Sanitary Lift Station #28, Force Main andSewer
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12.3 Elections New Brunswick Investigation of Mail-In-Ballot for Municipal By-Elections
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13. Committee Reports
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
16. Supplemental Agenda
17. Committee of the Whole
18. Adjournment
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M.A.S.J. Inc.
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Our Mandate Our Purpose
MASJ Inc. was provincially-
incorporated on November 8, 1984 as a
Charitable, non-profit, non-partisan,
non-denominational multicultural
association mandated to actively
promote all aspects of New Brunswick’s
Policy on Multiculturalism (Sussex to St.
Stephen inclusive of the Village of St.
Martins and the Town of Grand Bay
Westfield.
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Our purpose is to work for equal
treatment for all citizens of all cultures.
We represent a commitment to equality
in matters of human rights, in matters of
cultural expression and in access to and
participation in New Brunswick society.
2013/2014 Board of Directors President: Keith Alexander PEng., Sr. Mechanical Crandall Engineering
Vice President: John Noddin BEd., retired teacher, former President.
Treasurer (interim): Douglas A.G. Boyer
Secretary: Douglas A.G. Boyer PEng. Engineer, Instructor NBCC-SJ
Director: Shanna Wicks LLB., lawyer Lutz & Longstaff
Director: Dr. Keng Pee Ang PHD., VP Fish Nutrition Cooke Aquaculture
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Multicultural Outreach Event Development and Facilitation Services
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Statistics Canada. 2012. Saint John, New Brunswick (Code 1301) and New Brunswick (Code 13) (table). Census Profile. 2011 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-XWE. Ottawa. Released October 24, 2012. http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E
(accessed September 3, 2013).
MASJ Inc. Multicultural Program Highlights
Multicultural Enhanced Settlement and Orientation Program :
Newcomer Site Visit Consultations,
Enhanced Settlement and Orientation Services
Formal and Informal English Language Programming.
Cultures Outreach Program is a capacity-building and arts development programming and support services to help cultural
Communities, groups and heritage performers to become better able to more fully participate in existing free public celebrations (Asian
Heritage Month (AHM) Celebrations, Battle of the Arts NB, Chinese New Year Celebrations, Restoration of Partridge Island, arts
development, building communities and inter-action projects).
Multicultural Corporate Sponsorship Fundraising Program – a mechanism for our Industry/
Business sector to better support the costs associated with the on-going development of Multicultural events, projects, programs and
initiatives (Multicultural Regional Awards and Recognition Program)
Multicultural Event Development, Outreach Support, Consultation and Event Facilitation Services (all sectors)
National Aboriginal Day Celebration June 21st (annually)
Canadian Multiculturalism Day Celebration June 27th (annually)
Multicultural Festival of Colours, is a signature multicultural festival and free public celebration
held annually within the region presented by MASJ Inc.
Establish Multicultural Centre that includes an Office for the Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. within a municipally-owned
vacant facility (Old Jewish Synagogue) that provides MASJ Inc. with free access-to and use-of the facility and space needed for the
Association to continue with the full development and implementation of the MASJ Multicultural Program. A welcoming Multicultural
Centre that will demonstrate our city and region’s collective commitment to equality in matters of human rights, in matters of cultural
expression and in access to and participation in civic society, that everyone can be very proud of.
Multicultural Curriculum Development Project Phase I, II and III K-5, 6-8, 9-12 inclusive of both official
Languages. This is a three (3) to five (5) year capacity and community building project that includes the
development of a series of Multicultural Presentations and an Evening of the Arts an event intended to provide
active support for the on-going development of a Multicultural Curriculum Development Project inclusive of both official languages.
Once an Office and space is secured, seek and negotiate funding and support for the full development of the Multicultural Program
with a Multicultural Centre (Old Jewish Synagogue on Carleton Street) or other suitable and appropriate municipally-owned facility and
space in Uptown Saint John.
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Multicultural Event Facilitation / Presentation Services
Canadian Multiculturalism Day
Celebration 2009/2010/2011.
Battle of the Arts New Brunswick
2010.
AAMVA International Conference
2010.
Celebrate Canada Events
Funded by Canadian Heritage’s
Celebrate Canada Funding Program.
National Aboriginal Day Gathering of
Peace and Friendship 2012
National Aboriginal Day Celebration
2013.
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Canadian Multiculturalism Day
Celebration of P.E.A.C.E. 2012
Canadian Multiculturalism Day Film
Series Presentation 2013.
2012 – 2013 Celebrate Canada’s National Aboriginal
Day and Canadian Multiculturalism Day Celebrations
were made possible by funding support from Canadian
Heritage’s Celebrate Canada Funding Program
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Our Partners and Collaborators (past and present)
New Brunswick Chinese United (NBCU)
New Brunswick Museum
New Brunswick Aboriginal People’s Council (B.A. Lavalee)
Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick
Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick Saint John Chapter
Battle of the Arts New Brunswick
Filipino Association of New Brunswick
Filipino Association of New Brunswick Saint John Chapter
Filipino CommUNITY of New Brunswick
Police Officer’s Memorial Fund
Saint John Exhibition for the City and County of Saint John
Backstreet Records
The Hardman Group
Fundy Engineering & Consulting Ltd.
The Voice Factory
AE McKay Builders
New Brunswick Aboriginal People’s Council #10 Saint John
Chinese Cultural Association of Saint John Inc. (CCASJ)
KV Early Learning Centre
A.A.M.V.A. International Conference
KV Public Library
The ONE Change Inc.
UNB-SJ International Student Centre
UNB-SJ Spanish Student’s Society
UNB-SJ Multicultural Society
Imperial Theatre
St. Andrew’s St. David’s
Saint John Volunteer Centre
Prude Inc.
NB Department of Safety, Supply and Services
City of Saint John – Emergency Preparedness
Event Sponsors
Morris Music
Saint John Trade & Convention Centre
Atlantic Superstore
King Mazda
The Mediterranean Restaurant
Rogers-Hughes Communications
Avant-Garde
Historica Developments Ltd.
M.A.S.J. Sponsors
Saint John Exhibition for the City and
County of Saint John (SJEX)
Canadian Union of Public Employees, NB
Division
Crandall Engineering Ltd.
NBCC Saint John Campus
Subway (McAllister)
Everyone is welcome to participate!
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Multiculturalism is for everyone.
We need a home and our city and region needs a
Multicultural Centre
… that includes free use-of and access-to: a performance stage a presentation space a rehearsal space a project development space an Office for the M.A.S.J. Inc. Washroom, Kitchen and Staffing Facilities
The MASJ Inc. Board of Directors encourages the Honorable Mayor and his Council to demonstrate your commitment and active support for New Brunswick Human Rights by helping us to be able to continue to develop and deliver these much-needed Multicultural Programs and Services more effectively and efficiently than at present and in some cases, do not exist at all to those who need them most – everyone.
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MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF SAINT JOHN INC. MULTICULTURAL PROGRAM
developed and written by Melana J. Iverson for the Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc.
History
The Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. (M.A.S.J.) was founded in 1980 and provincially-incorporated
as a Charitable, non-profit, non-partisan, non-denominational multicultural association on November 8, 1984 by
William D. Richards, John M. McNair, and Natalie R. Granger.
Past activities have included: May 18th
Observances (City of Saint John), and participation in Canada Day, Flag
Day, Heritage Day, Remembrance Day and New Brunswick Day Civic Observances. The Multicultural
Association of Saint John Inc. was instrumental in 1967 in securing the (now National Historic Site) of the Fort
Howe Blockhouse and title to the City of Saint John. Through the M.A.S.J. initiated a Special Committee,
aboriginal elder Norman Tuplin – Volunteer Blockhouse Coordinator for this Heritage Site has greeted
thousands of tourists annually from 1996 to 2010 and continues to be a site at risk that could be better protected,
maintained and celebrated. MASJ Inc. has present both a Celebrate Canada National Aboriginal Day
Celebration and a Celebrate Canada Canadian Multiculturalism Day Celebration 2012/2013 and further has
presented a signature multicultural event and free public celebration establishing the Multicultural Festival of
Colours as an annual regional signature multicultural event and exhibition for our region.
Representatives have communicated with Saint John City Council members and staff, concerning Multicultural,
Immigration & Settlement matters and initiated a New Year’s Day Levee Observance which is held annually
each year. Representatives have participated in an Adult Literacy Launch, an initiative of the Saint John Free
Public Library, Heritage events, Iranian New Year celebration.
Members and volunteers on behalf of M.A.S.J. actively partner with various ethnocultural and community
partners in bringing public cultural celebrations to the Saint John area, such as Asian Heritage Month
celebrations throughout the region, such as Asian Heritage Gala, where volunteers worked behind the scenes
(backstage technical coordination and stage management services) ensuring a successful event, including a
members performance at the event and live on CBC radio, in promotion of the event. The Association has
partnered with many stakeholders throughout the community including: New Brunswick Museum, Hardman
Group, New Brunswick Filipino Association, Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick (A.H.S.N.B.),
A.H.S.N.B. – Saint John Chapter, Chinese Cultural Association of Saint John, the Indo-Canadian Association,
Saint John Trade & Convention Centre, Hardman Group, Korean Association of New Brunswick. Cultural
Affairs Office for the City of Saint John. A volunteer representative of the Association wrote and developed a
‘Cultural Awards’ Program for the A.H.S.N.B., which provided the new cultural group, with a tool that will
enable the recognition of the achievements and contributions of their members in the decades and years ahead
as the new cultural group in Saint John grows.
M.A.S.J. continues to serve and encourage other cultural associations to be more active seeks to share all of its
multicultural resources on an on-going basis with the goal of strengthening the Saint John regions cultural
infrastructure, through the creation and facilitation of a variety of cultural events, initiatives and projects.
M.A.S.J. distributes refers clients to various organizations such as: Saint John Free Public Library, Saint John
Tourism Department, Provincial Government Department of Education Training and Labour, Human
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Development Council, City of Saint John Emergency Preparedness Department, various other interested
immigration and settlement service providers and stakeholders (all sectors). M.A.S.J. continues to promote
multiculturalism in accordance with New Brunswick’s Policy on Multiculturalism in matters of policy
development with its primary representative actively participating in National Sport Policy Consultations in
2011 and Atlantic Human Rights Conference in 2012, RCMP Radicalization Information Session in 2013 and
presentation of the 2013 Multicultural Festival of Colours made possible through funding and support from all
levels of government and numerous partners and sponsors.
Multiculturalism and has participated as an advisor to staff, municipal leaders, municipal think tank and
community leaders, where they are in keeping with the philosophy of multiculturalism, its philosophy, and
principles with an on-going effort to encourage the capacity building efforts required to further implement
M.A.S.J.’s Multicultural Programming. M.A.S.J. is a charitable, non-profit, non-denominational, non-partisan
association.
Location and Facilities
The Multicultural Association of Saint John has temporarily month to month office located at 89 Canterbury
Street, Suite 305 until the end of September 2013. Located in the heart of the Historic Uptown Saint John’s
Trinity Preservation District this office serves as the 2013 Multicultural Festival of Colours Headquarters
throughout the duration of the project. Current office hours are by appointment only by contacting the Festival
Project Coordinator Melana Iverson (MASJ Executive Director) at (506) 849-8778 or via electronic mail at
The Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. requires a permanent office , meeting place, training, rehearsal
and performance space that will facilitate the activities and events of a Multicultural Centre and space dedicated
to the on-going development and delivery of multicultural programming that is responsive to the needs of the
community/region in fostering full and active participation in civic life. (Volunteer, presentation, speaker,
demonstration, exhibition etc.).
Objectives
The Association’s principal goals are to encourage and promote the concepts of multiculturalism, foster
harmonious relationships, communication and understanding among all cultural groups and individuals within
all of our communities in an effort to advance ethno-cultural education and awareness and assist our
communities and newcomers to become established and therefore strengthen our regions infrastructure and
increase retention of our newcomers to Saint John and its surrounding communities.
The problem in Saint John is not simply about getting funding, but rather the building of partnerships for long
term goals. Partnerships are crucial when looking to the future. Whether an artist or a newcomer in Saint John,
the solution must be a continuous focus on developing partnerships with education, government, business and
corporate leaders who will assist our association in creating cultural opportunities that will focus on our
common multicultural goals and objectives to ultimately, increase Saint John and its surrounding communities
cultural capacity by building upon cultural assets that already exist in our communities.
It is the intention of our association to actively seek sponsorship support through its sponsorship program and
use the funds raised to cater to larger sections of the community with resources, and services that will market
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the association to acquire more funds and the reallocation of these funds in a systematic manner that supports its
Mission:
Promote and encourage cultural diversity, its exchange and understanding in Saint John and the
surrounding communities. Encourage ethnic groups to develop and preserve their individual cultures and
communities.
Develop capacity building initiatives that will allow the Association to coordinate and facilitate
communication between individuals, groups, industry, businesses and government with respect to ethno-
cultural groups and their heritage for Saint John and region.
Develop and provide resources and opportunities for organizations and individuals that wish to present
promote or protect their diverse cultural assets within their communities.
Assist newcomers in easing the transition to a life in Saint John New Brunswick and its surrounding
communities.
Key Services / Programs / Initiatives
M.A.S.J. on an on-going basis focuses on initiatives that build upon our current cultural assets, including our
current citizens and newcomers, at a grass roots level, in an effort to ease the transition that a newcomer must
overcome when facing a new life in a strange city, province, or country. This will create effective opportunities
to reach out to the existing community and future newcomers, participants and members. The following are the
services, programs and initiatives that the association will strive to implement over the next three years but are
not limited to:
Office / Location establishment of a permanent and accessible location for the Multicultural Association of
Saint John Inc. Multicultural Centre dedicated to working for equal treatment in matters of human rights. In
matters of cultural expression and in active seeking to ensure equal access-to and participation in society for
everyone.
This will provide a permanent, visible and Welcome Centre and home for the Association and a space for other
cultural groups/association, newcome4rs and other persons or groups who share common goals and objectives.
It will provide a multicultural multimedia Resource Centre for stakeholders all sectors (business, health,
education, community and all public institutions and organizations) our citizens, newcomers and potential
newcomers, and the encouragement of anyone interested in actively participating within the community in civic
life, in various positions and capacities.
Regularly held Information Sessions, Cultural Community Groups, Committee Meetings, as held as needed and
are intended for the use of the various stakeholders or as required, throughout the year. Annual General
Meeting held each October in addition to the required four additional virtual Board of Director’s Meetings
(May, September, March and February).
Volunteer, speaker, performance, mentorship, traditional arts demonstrations, vendor, exhibitor Opportunities
for our residents, citizens, newcomers and all interested parties throughout the region to actively participate at
signature multicultural events, research and special projects, initiatives and programming. M.A.S.J. in
partnership and coordination with the Saint John Volunteer Centre and other interested participants. We will
hold training sessions and seminars as they relate to Volunteering. MASJ Multicultural Educational Committee
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to contribute to the development of a Multicultural Curriculum Development Project Kindergarten to Grade
Twelve, inclusive of both Official Languages Phase I, II and II.
Development of an Official Multicultural Association of Saint John (M.A.S.J.) Website for the Association that
will provide an Interactive Website for the promotion of our Association. This will also act as a valuable tool
for newcomers to Saint John and the community at large, by providing global access to essential information
that newcomers may access prior to arriving in Canada. Further, the development of an Immigration and
Multicultural Centre developed in cooperation with all stakeholders who will provide content for each of their
organizations, products and services. (For example: Atlanta Centre for the Arts ESLeducation.ca Program and
CIC language-training, private tutoring etc.).
Explore opportunities for the development of a Multicultural CanCon Cafe to assist in generating an alternate
revenue stream to assist with off-setting the costs association with the on-going development, delivery, and
presentation of multicultural projects, programs and events and the diverse range of activities of a Multicultural
Centre.
Multicultural Community Connections and Referral Service bring community together to present
multicultural programming (all aspects) within a performance venue and further to better represent the various
cultural communities and cultural or artistic opportunities or our region and provide valuable artistic and
cultural network which a creative of performing artist may wish to access in promoting one’s own artistic
endeavours or in establish one’s self in the artistic community.
The development of this Interactive Website and Computer Access Centre would be most beneficial to the
success and relevance of those seeking information about Saint John and its surrounding communities for online
information and communication for Saint John, the Province of New Brunswick, Canada and the world. This
website would provide an accessible, user-friendly, bilingual and multicultural representation of Saint John and
its surrounding communities to the rest of the world and assist in presenting Saint John as a welcoming, friendly
and immigrant-friendly community and region.
Multicultural Toolkit
Amalgamate all resources into a comprehensive Multicultural Library and Resource Centre providing Inter-
Cultural Sensitivity, Communication Patterns and Assumptions, Cultural Myths, Cultural Challenges, Cross-
Cultural Communications and Values literature, information and resources. This Multicultural Toolkit will
assist in providing an educational source for Saint John and the region, as to the vast and often dramatic
differences and gaps that exist as a result fo the lack of cross cultural awareness and competence between our
current population and newcomers from around the world who choose to come to the Saint John region whether
on a temporary basis or to settle permanently. This is a pro-active and practical program that would provide a
one stop resource to promote cross-cultural, multicultural and cultural competence and understanding of cultural
diversity and its strengths to all levels of society both to our youth, through to our community, educational and
business leaders with respect to the many newcomers already in Saint John and the region and those who will
arrive in the future.
North End / South End / East Side / West Side - Annual Community Potluck ideally held annually each year.
This event is a free community event open to all backgrounds, ages and circumstances. This event is promoted
as both a welcoming and inclusive event to promote membership in the Association and all who attend are
encouraged to bring a dish to share that reflects their ancestral heritage. A grass roots event providing an
excellent opportunity to share local culture, traditions and meet / greet newcomers highlight the diversity of
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each area of the Saint John through the sharing of culinary traditions, dress and music in each area of the City in
a much more intimate and accessible way. This event supports M.A.S.J.’s mission and vision by forging
alliances and relationships with the local grass roots multicultural community.
Outreach Initiatives and Events
Initiatives and events that foster and promote cultural diversity and promote the importance of nurturing and
protecting all of our cultural and ethnic assets and increase the associations presence and visibility within Saint
John and the surrounding communities.
Cultures Program, intended to provide support to various new and emerging cultural community groups and
individuals to become better able to more fully participate as Heritage Performers/Heritage Performance Groups
in public celebrations of diversity, equality, human rights and the preservation of their own cultural heritages.
The Cultures Program is an accessible tool for the artistic development of our city and region, with a specific
focus on regional programming, projects and initiatives that engage and promote our current ethno-cultural and
cross-cultural assets and further strengthen the cultural infrastructure of Saint John and the broader region, as
mandated.
Loyalist Statue – Commission a local artisan to create a Pewter Statue of Loyalist Man and provide the Saint
John Harbourfront with a permanent symbol and tribute to the historical significance of our City and its Loyalist
history in addition to paying homage in a public and permanent way to its continuing importance to Saint John
and tourism and visitors to the port and City of Saint John each year.
‘COLOURS’ a ‘Building Communities Project - The Association will acquire and maintain an inventory of
multicultural regalia/costumes ‘tickle trunk’ that represents the cultural diverse peoples of the City and region
(currently and historically) to assist our various cultural groups and heritage performers to become better able to
more fully participate and provide much-needed traditional regalia to be worn and used during historical and
multicultural festival, initiatives, events and throughout the region at free public celebrations that celebrate our
culturally diverse (Aboriginal, First Nations, English, Irish, Acadian, French, Scottish, Dutch, Norwegian,
Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Iranian, Afhani, Pakinstani, Jewish, Lebanese, Italian etc.) region, annually each
year. (For example: Celebrate Canada Events, Multicultural Festivals and various traditions New Years
Celebrations).
Seminar Series and Tea
An annual series of multicultural presentations targeting stakeholders, all sectors (business, health, education
and all public institutions with a accessible opportunity to develop and increase awareness and understanding of
the challenges in ensuring a welcoming and inclusive workplace environment.
For example:
Cultural Differences – Crossing Cultural Lines, a presentation by Dr. Keng Pee Ang of Cooke Aquaculture
Inc. This ½ hour seminar and Tea will feature an Audio Visual presentation of Dr. Keng’s global travelling
experience and a talk of cultural differences around the world. Length: Seminar ½ hour Network ½ hour.
HR and Multiculturalism A professional development seminar series aimed at all sectors (business, health and
education) increasing awareness and a broader level of cultural competence and understanding of the
importance of a diverse, welcoming and inclusive workplace and the strength that this can contribute to the
strength of a city, a region. Presenter TBA
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Multiculturalism in Film a film series presentation for all sectors to actively promote the importance of
multicultural programming within our increasing culturally diverse client base, patients and classroom and
demonstrate the strength that this type of programming can contribute to the strength of a community, our city
and the region.
Multiculturalism is for everyone. Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. is a Charitable, non-profit, non-
denominational multicultural association that provides its supporting members with a opportunity to gain hands-
on experience in the world of a non-profit and strives to provide a positive environment where everyone can
feel free to fully participate. Events and Initiatives where appropriate focus on enhancing team building,
networking and cooperative skills.
A focus on Team Building The promotion of and to actively seek to form and strengthen Partnerships,
Networking and the coordination of efforts with other cultural and community organizations, associations,
advisory groups, event planning committees, business and corporate leaders to achieve common goals as they
relate to multiculturalism and the promotion of our city and region’s diverse cultural assets and further
initiatives that promote multicultural programming and development that further seeks to betters support
existing human rights legislation and policy development at a grass roots community level and full and active
participation in civic life.
A continuous focus will be placed on strengthening partnerships with mainstream and grass roots community
organizations, proves sector and government organizations to develop linkages with existing settlement service
providers, municipal resource centres, the regions newcomers, not-so-new newcomers, Saint John Board of
Trade, various Community, Cultural and Arts Organizations (Sussex to St. Stephen inclusive of the Village of
St. Martins and the Town of Grand Bay Wesfield) Police Forces, RCMP, Socan, MNB, NBAB, SJAC, NBCU,
Social Development, UNB-SJ International Student Centre, youth and recreation centres, .), in addition to
establishing regional multicultural events that seek to help stakeholders (all sectors) become better able to more
fully support and participate in them.
We will monitor our Associations progress and celebrate its success regularly. The Association will evaluate the
monitor the success of each initiative and event through participant feedback and input from the community and
partners through consultation, surveys, feed- back forms and various other methods to facilitate a continual
improvement of our Associations services and community needs.
M.A.S.J. will also support or be a catalyst for a cross community group survey – (Year One) This survey
will provide newsworthy and good statistical data before and after of our Associations impact on the community
and the creation of programs that provide cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
Multicultural Curriculum Development Phase One [Kindergarten to Grade Five (5)] (Year Two)
The implementation and delivery of multicultural programming from Kindergarten to Grade 5 inclusive of both
official languages and seeking your support in making multiculturalism come alive in each of our classrooms.
Delivery of this curriculum would include the development of classroom lesson plans, incorporate school-wide
activities that support cross-curricular outcomes expanding from social studies, science, literary, music, art,
guidance and personal development as well as provide enriching extracurricular activities.
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This specific programming would further allow us to reach students in the shape of an annual signature
Multicultural Festival, extending to the greater community as well as the development of possible other
partnerships with community schools.
It would be crucial, and a welcome addition to new and existing students and their families to have a direct link
to a cultural association and furthermore, have an extremely positive impact on our delivery of Canadian
Heritage programs already celebrating such as the Day to eliminate racial discrimination. Further, this type of
programming would enhance our cultural awareness, and most importantly address the inclusion of all students.
A further celebration could be in the form of an Evening of the Arts, showcasing our unique talents and fits and
symbolically represent our diversity as a community.
Our dream for multicultural programming extends far beyond our classrooms and is of a global nature. We
imagine the ability to purchase necessary technologies that would allow us to bring multiculturalism alive in our
classrooms on a national and international level through the venue of a web-cam connections and smart board
technology around the globe. This would provide an invaluable skill set for students to experience and
communicate, collaborate and interact, and most importantly would serve as a defining teachable moment to
explore and identify who we are as individuals, as a nation and as a country. The ability for students to directly
link to a much larger multicultural experience, to share our fits, and uniqueness, around the world would most
definitely serve as a means to bridge the gap to establish commonalities and differences that bond each of us as
a world community.
The possibilities of this project could re-define the instructional opportunities to teach and develop fundamental
virtues such as acceptance and understanding, responsibility and peace, problem solving and solidify dreams.”
Source: Excerpts from request for funding to pilot this project in partnership with the Multicultural Association
of Saint John Inc., educational leaders within the broader Saint John Region and all levels of government.
Multicultural Curriculum Development for Grade Six (6 ) to Grade Eight (Year Three)
Multicultural Curriculum Development for Grade Nine (9) to Grade Twelve (12) (Year Four)
Multicultural Week (Evening of Diversity in the Arts) held Year Five iis an event held in partnership with
educational leaders (Milidgeville North School etc.) across the region and in-schools. All levels participate in a
one (1) week long series of cultural events and film presentations in schools and provide cross-cultural
understanding and further the sharing of cultural traditions throughout our diverse and multicultural community.
Educational leaders will lead in the development of reciprocal programming that crosses educational levels that
will further reinforce the importance of multiculturalism and its strengths in addition to encourage and facilitate
increased participation for youth. For example: Multicultural Curriculum Programs are intended to actively
share this knowledge and series of cultural celebrations at all levels of the educational community.
Multicultural Poster Contest is a youth-engagement contest in-schools supported by the MASJ Corporate
Sponsorship and Fund Raising Program and in order to increase awareness, and understanding about the
challenges and barriers faced by newcomers when they arrive and settle in a new country.
Evening of the Arts is a fundraising event to assist schools in off-setting the costs association with the
development of multicultural programming and provides.
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Multicultural Regional Awards and Recognition Program is a regional awards and recognition program
sponsored by the Multicultural Regional Sponsorship and Fundraising Program intended to acknowledge our
region’s public institutions, businesses, corporations, individuals and or groups who have been leaders in
fostering of cultural diversity and multiculturalism through the promotion, protection and celebration of it
within their respective fields and areas of specialty. This event could be presented within a number of locations
throughout the region (Diamond Jubilee, Saint John Trade & Convention Centre etc.) and further used as a
fund raiser in support of Multicultural Education and Curriculum Development youth engagement and
education activities developed for Multicultural Week and in order to enhance existing multicultural
programming and events held annually throughout the broader region.
Multicultural Awareness – Multicultural Regional Report Card
March 21 Film Series presentation on the history our black citizens and their contributions to issues related to
racism and race related issues in Canada from both a current and historic perspective.
Canadian Multiculturalism Film Series presentations, focussed on racism, multiculturalism and race related
issues. The association will present a series of films that will promote and bring awareness to the historical
current and future challenges in blatant and the subtle examples of racism both past and present) and what can
be done to eliminate and combat the existence of racism through education and awareness of it and or films that
focus on the increasing global community bringing education and awareness to the multicultural issues of the
day.
Annual Multicultural Fair/Bizarre – hosted by the M.A.S.J. in partnership with local business organizations,
community stakeholders and various levels of government, this is an event that will remind everyone about the
contributions of various groups to the city’s multicultural and reflect a portrait of our city, our people, our
province and our country. Partnership Program for community and cultural Events offered by the Province, Port
Authority, West Side Business Association and various other community stakeholders.
Establish a signature Multicultural Event and Exhibition. A free public celebration for all ages. It is an annual
opportunity for stakeholders (all sectors) to demonstrate their commitment to multiculturalism and to active
support and celebrate diversity in the arts, community and all of our existing public institutions annually each
year. Funding opportunities are explored on an on-going basis such as Heritage Canada, Multiculturalism
Branch PGS, Wellness, Sport & Culture, Factor, Videofact, Building Communities Arts and Heritage Inter-
Action offered by Citizenship & Immigration Canada and other accessible funding and grants programs such as
the Province of New Brunswick’s Arts Festival Funding Program.
Actively seek to establish Chapter Committees and Chapters in accordance with the By Laws of the Association
and as needed.
Peace and Friendship Committee formed in 2012 is an aboriginal-led committee created to provide our
aboriginal and First Nations (off-reserve) with a meaningful opportunities to contribute to the development of
our events/activities aboriginal content. This is an aboriginal-led initiative facilitated by M.A.S.J. through an
Aboriginal Chapter created in accordance with the Association’s By Laws and in keeping with the goals and
objectives of the Association.
The event will encourage and facilitate aboriginal participation at all levels of the community in the
development of a number of capacity-building workshops intended to engage aboriginal youth (off reserve) to
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actively participate in a variety of workshops relating to the diverse range of aboriginal and First Nations
history and culture here and across Canada from both a current and historic perspective.
Further to continue to actively encourage the establishment of a Peace and Friendship Centre for Saint John and
the region and an annual Aboriginal Pow Wow to commemorate the signing of the Peach and Friendship Treaty
on September 24, 1777, signed at Fort Howe. The Gathering of Peace and Friendship will bring together the
region’s aboriginal and First Nations (off-reserve) to come together to participate in a series of capacity-
building and youth-engagement workshops that will help them to become better able to more fully participate in
public celebrations that exist to celebrate them. For Example the Multicultural Festival of Colours.
Present annually a National Aboriginal Day Celebration with support from Canadian Heritage’s Celebrate
Canada Funding Program held on June 21st each year will celebrate Summer Solstice with an event that is held
at the Immigration and Multicultural Centre and will feature aboriginal films, storytelling to the general
community. This will provide increased public awareness and attention to aboriginal issues and cultural heritage
that will encourage active participation by the off-reserve aboriginal community and the celebrations of their
ancestral roots.
Multicultural Professional Development Workshop Presentations - M.A.S.J. hosts a professional development
exercise intended to dramatically improve the cultural competence, sensitivity and awareness to the educational,
businesses, health and civil service sectors of the community through the provision of a two day series of
workshops intended to achieve an inclusive and welcoming health education and business community.
Volunteer Tele-Translator Recruitment Programming/Service
Host and/or Facilitate the delivery of English Second Language Programming for newcomers. English
Language Programming – Informal Conversation Clubs, ESL in house services through creative writing and
language arts and various other projects that are in keeping with the goals and objectives of multiculturalism
and the improvement of language acquisition for our newcomers and those interested in improving their
language skills. Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Settlement Services funding program is a possible
funding source in addition to the Province of New Brunswick Department of Education, Training and Labour.
Settlement Services are intended to ensure that everyone (including newcomers) are encouraged to actively
participate in all aspects of New Brunswick society and, in order to create a sense of community for all
newcomers to their respective communities in addition to the community in general. Further, to encourage on
an on-going opportunities to practise their language skills and celebrate their cultural traditions and participate
in the community through attendance and participation in Multicultural events, exhibitions and free public
celebration that directly support the MASJ Inc.’s mandate and purpose.
Historic Fort Howe and Blockhouse – a Historical Re-Enactment and Youth-Engagement Project intended to
better celebrate and increase awareness of Fort Howe, Fort Howe Blockhouse and the area around Fort La Tour,
the Harbour and Indiantown. Historical re-enactments providing the broader public with an look in the past and
the daily lives of our region’s First People (Metis, Micmaq, Maliseet, Passamaqouddy), and long and extensive
history of newcomers to our city and region (Acadian, Irish, Scottish, French, Dutch Planters, Loyalists etc)
through the presentation of historical re-enactments sharing the rich and extensive history and times of the area
and our region’s first National Park.
Historical Re-enactment opportunities will provide an opportunity to generate much-needed funds to help off-
set the costs associated with the full development and implementation of a series of Historical Re-Enactments
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for presentation throughout the year to those who visit the Fort Howe Site. This project would extend beyond
Fort La Tour and provide an opportunity for further Historical Re-Enactments to include: Parrtown and Old
Indian Town. Funds generated would then be used to help off-set the costs associated with the development,
implementation and delivery of this project and further help to maintain and protect the Fort Howe site and area
on an on-going basis that we can all be very proud of.
Climate
According to the Canadian Psychology Association, more than 75% of Canadians live in
neighbourhoods with persons of different ethnic and national origins and count them as friends. Nearly
two thirds of all Canadians work with people from different ethno-cultural backgrounds and feel our
ethnic diversity enables Canada to tackle national and international problems more effectively than
would be the case in a more homogeneous society. A substantial majority of Canadians view the Federal
policy on multiculturalism positively and believe that its positive impact includes enhancing cultural life
in Canada, fostering equality of opportunity, and strengthening a feeling of belongingness to Canada.
Ninety-five percent of Canadians are simultaneously proud of being Canadian as well as proud of their
ethnic ancestry.
According to Statistics Canada the Greater Saint John Region’s Chinese population alone will quadruple
by 2031.
The Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. will strive to provide Saint John and its surrounding
communities, in the least, with resources, generating volunteer opportunities for active participation within all
levels of the Saint John and surrounding communities, and marketing the association to acquire further financial
benefactors for the reallocation of these funds in a systematic and responsible manner. The association will
remain focused on multiculturalism and pursuing partnerships at all levels of the community that will maximize
its efficiency in attaining its goals and objectives, where at present, none exists.
It is anticipated that the association will seek to explore all opportunities to partner with various public
institutions, associations and organizations in achieving their goals and objectives, where these goals and in
keeping with the mandate of the Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. Multiculturalism is guided by the
principles of equality, appreciation, preservation of cultural heritages, and participation. It is the intention of the
Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. to be guided by the same principles.
These goals are a long term investment in community. Strengthening the Saint John region’s current cultural
assets and the retention of our artists, newcomers and are also key concerns among the immigrant community
and community at large. Successful orientation and settlement, requires new thinking and new partnerships with
a focus on educating the local community about the diverse cultures that may be introduced. Public schools are
a crucial tool in reaching the community and one that Saint John has not yet been fully engaged. Without a
strong welcoming community and a significant increase in Saint John’s cultural capacity, without it the
retention of newcomers is impossible. Retention however, can be achieved.
A globally diverse stage and a healthy positive growth depends on a multicultural community that operates in a
positive and welcoming manner. If the goals and objectives of multiculturalism are to be embraced and
enhanced actively throughout all levels of the community in an on-going and sustain manner, the on-going
efforts and revitalization of the Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. and its multicultural programming
will provide an inclusive, practical, effective and cost- efficient tool by which to achieve these multicultural
goals and objectives that is accessible and inclusive of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances.
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Overview
According to our last community event there are over 41 different ethnically represented residents in Saint John.
Our current cultural and religious communities, the general public, newcomers and potential newcomers, the
various community corporate and business leaders to the local, regional, provincial and federal government
agencies, associations and organizations are the target market. In particular those with a mandate or the desire to
promote foster and protect their individual / collective cultural assets.
Cities such as Saint John, are currently facing fierce competition for the few immigrants who don’t go to the
major cities in Canada for immigration and for Saint John to become a player, Saint John must cultivate not
only what is desirable about these locations but also emphasize its own local strengths. It is increasingly evident
that those desirable qualities are an existing immigrant population and thriving ethnic community, an educated
local community and, a diverse range of cultural offerings.
The Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. on an on-going basis seeks on-going opportunities to develop,
implement and delivery multicultural programming, events and services as mandate. The on-going
development and implementation of the Multicultural Program will fill a vacancy, that is long overdue and in
our view, a necessary component to the enrichment of Saint John.
It is imperative that we further developing initiatives and strategies that will be best facilitated when it is
confirmed that multiculturalism, diversity and the celebration, protection and education of it, is in the best
interests of their citizens, their employees, their school or community and therefore a pro-active, committed
team of individuals have stepped forward to address this need. Please support us in our efforts by participating
and actively supporting our efforts.
Participants
There is an increasingly enthusiastic community interested in the Arts, cultural diversity and newcomers to
Saint John. All of these organizations, and individuals are working very hard independently to do what they can,
but there is currently no on organization or association to unite all stakeholders towards achieving common
goals and objectives. The community is torn and rarely involved directly with one another.
Saint John is a small community at heart. This strong bond and inter-connectedness coupled with the
competition for funding, has led to a lack of unity, even though many of the goals are united. The association
will strive to facilitate an unbiased discussion and partnership between all of these groups. In any one profession
of field, like immigration or the various disciplines within the Arts, each organization and individual has been
working together forever. We will create a strong and unified bond, by offering a strong voice to the province
and the community through a strong multicultural organization that will bring these different service providers
together and place a significant focus on partnerships and the assets within our community.
Province of New Brunswick, Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. , City of Saint John , Asian Heritage
Society of New Brunswick, University of New Brunswick, Saint John Multicultural Society, University of New
Brunswick, Saint John Spanish Student Association, University of Moncton, Multicultural Association of
Fredericton, Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area, Korean Association of New Brunswick,
Chinese Cultural Association of Saint John Inc. ,Citizens of Fort La Tour, African Association of New
Brunswick, Filipino Association of New Brunswick, Prude Inc. ,Music New Brunswick, New Brunswick Sound
Initiative, Department of Wellness Culture & Sport, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ,Saint John Free Public
Library, New Brunswick Museum, New Brunswick Arts and Craft Council, New Brunswick Scottish Cultural
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Association Inc., Saint John Art Club, Dreamcatcher Publishing, School District / Board of Education ,Indo-
Canadian Association of New Brunswick, Saint John Volunteer Centre, New Brunswick Multicultural Council,
New Brunswick Chinese United, Muslim Association of New Brunswick, University of New Brunswick – Saint
John Campus, Arc-f, Samuel de Champlain Centre, Municipal Recreation facilities, N.B. Latino Association /
Hola Saint John, Irish Cultural Association, St. George’s Society, United Empire Loyalists Association, New
Brunswick Genealogy Society, Federal Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Heritage
Canada, Population Growth Secretariat., Various ethno-cultural associations and groups., Cultural dance
instructors, schools and troupes., Vocal Ensembles (bands, choirs, trios, songwriters, musicians
etc.),Performance Artists, Creative Artists, Writers, poets, actors, film makers, photographers and various other
groups or individuals where the purpose and or goals and objectives are in keeping with the goals and objectives
of multiculturalism and New Brunswick’s Polity on Multiculturalism.
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Marketing
A growing Global and multicultural population combined with the large influx of international students going to
school in the Saint John area, the association requires the development and implementation of a capacity
building strategy that will create the permanent space and central location, that will allow the multicultural
Association of Saint john to accomplish its mandate and promote its objectives and vision for the multicultural
community and the Saint John community at large. There is a need to increase public awareness and dialogue
regarding cultural diversity which in turn will enhance multiculturalism within not only the community but the
province and country as a whole.
In a timely manner we will work with local media, television, newspapers, and websites in order to regularly get
our messages out to a broad population, in addition to the timely targeting of specific markets that will
maximize the benefits to the Association in achieving goals on a project by project basis.
We recognize the potential of all newcomers to New Brunswick, and will strive to encourage and assist in the
transition and orientation into their community and encourage where possible to take an active part in its social,
cultural, economic and political affairs of Saint John, the Province, and Canadian society.
Acceptance gives Canadians a feeling of security and self confidence, making them more open to becoming
fully active and contributing members of society and thereby improving the retention of newcomers in Saint
John and New Brunswick as a whole. Canadian experience has shown that multiculturalism encourages racial
and ethnic harmony and cross-cultural understanding. Our Association believes that multiculturalism is
fundamental to the belief that all citizens are equal. It ensures that all citizens can keep their identities, can take
pride in their ancestry and have a sense of belonging and accepting of diverse cultures.
Our Multicultural Mandate is clear:
Assist in the development of strategies that facilitate full and active participation of ethnic, religious and
cultural communities in Saint John and the surrounding communities.
-Increase public awareness, understanding and informed public dialogue about multiculturalism, racism and
cultural diversity.
-Facilitate collective community initiatives and respond to ethnic, religious and cultural conflict and hate-
motivated activities.
-Improve the ability of public institutions to respond to ethnic, religious and cultural diversity by assisting in the
identification and removal of barriers to equitable access and by supporting the involvement of these
communities in public decision making processes.
-Encourage and assist in the development of inclusive policies, programs, and practices within federal and
provincial departments and agencies so that they may meet their obligations under New Brunswick’s Policy of
Multiculturalism and the Multicultural Act of Canada.
Anticipated Funding Sources (past, present and future)
N.B. Partnership in Community Events, New Brunswick Population Growth Secretariat – Multicultural Grants
Program, Aboriginal Peoples Secretariat, New Brunswick Department of Post Secondary Education, Training
and Labour, Heritage Canada – Festivals Program, Multicultural Program, Various funding Programs, as
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appropriate to the project. Wellness, Sport and Culture, Individual and corporate Donors, Membership fees
and donations, Charitable Donations, various fund raising initiatives, an annual gala fundraiser.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The 2013/2014 Board of Directors are:
President: Keith Alexander PEng. Sr. Electrical Engineer Crandall Engineering Ltd. , Auxiliary Quispamsis
Policy Officer.
Vice President John Noddin Bed. Retired Teacher, former President of MASJ Inc.
Secretary: Douglas A.G. Boyer PEng. (Interim Treasurer) Electrical Engineering Instructor NBCC, Saint
John Campus Director: Shanna Wicks LLB Lawyer, Lutz & Longstaff Barristers and Solicitors – Hampton NB
Director: Dr. Keng-pee Ang PHD VP Fish Nutrition Cooke Aquaculture
There are currently seven (7) vacant positions on our Board of Directors.
Melana Iverson has had the unanimous support of the Association’s Board of Director’s sing April 2008
Current Supporting Membership: Twenty (20)
Current Virtual Membership/Network: Seven Hundred Ninety Two (792)
Active Volunteers: Three Hundred Fifty (350)
The association anticipates the need to hire additional staff on a project by project basis in addition to securing
basic operational funding and funds to secure continued services of the current volunteer Executive Director to
assist in the on-going development of the MASJ Inc.Multicultural Program and its implementation over the next
three to five years, as required. On a project by project basis, the association and its partners will seek the
support of various levels of government to support the MASJ Inc. Board of Directors to continue to support the
Executive Director and primary representative to oversee the day to day activities of the Association and to
fully develop the MASJ Multicultural Programs over the next three to five years.
Ideally basic operational staffing of at least one (1) full time receptionist and two (2) to seven (7) students
seasonally and, on a project by project basis as funding to support them will permit.
Partners/Collaborators (past/present): Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Canadian Heritage, Province of
New Brunswick, City of Saint John Leisure Services, City of Saint John’s Saint John Trade and Convention
Centre, Imperial Theatre, Prude Inc., Chinese Cultural Association of Saint John Inc., New Brunswick Chinese
United, Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick, Battle of the Arts New Brunswick, Morris Music Ltd.
Crandall Engineering & Consulting Ltd., Fundy Engineering & Consulting Ltd., New Brunswick Chinese
United, New Brunswick Aboriginal People’s Council Local 10, Dr. Kevin Langford BA., B.Ed. PHd. Director
District 6 Honour Choir & Rotary Kings Girls Choir, Bill Farren, Councillor for the City of Saint John, Betty
Ann Lavalee – former President and Chief of the New Brunswick Aboriginal People’s Council, John Hughes –
Hughes Communications, Saint John Energy, Dr. George Kolyvas MBSS, FRCSC 0 Division of Neurosurgery,
Saint John Regional Hospital, A.H.S.N.B.-Saint John Chapter, Filipino Association of New Brunswick, Spanish
Student association of UNBSJ, New Brunswick Museum, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Department of
Social Development, Chipman Hill Suites
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Sponsors: Superstore, Hardman Group, Morris Music, Saint John Trade & Convention Centre, Subway, Saint
John Trade & Convention Centre, Dreamcatcher Publishing, Historica Development Ltd., JC Brown
Restorations, Catherine Scissorhands Private Salon
The Market
The Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. (M.A.S.J.) will primarily recruit through the efforts of its
supporters, sponsors volunteer and current membership base and its Board of Directors, under the direction of
the Association’s Executive Director in a positive and forward thinking multicultural manner combined with the
support of individuals and the support and partnership of key stakeholders, agencies, organizations, associations
and individuals who will foster and attract many other dedicated and talented persons to work together in
partnership with the Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. and enable the association to fully revitalize
and a need in our communities that is currently not being met.
Recruitment is a necessary element, but to be successful it must be coupled with a welcoming community and
centre point of contact for the various settlement and referral services, and educated local community.
Successful retention, orientation and integration will occur when newcomers perceive a strong sense of
community, social acceptance and welcoming, sometimes referred to as ‘social inclusion’, which requires that
all individuals be provided with equal means to attain the ‘good life’. That is, equal access to education,
language, employment and meaningful relationships.
By creating a strong voice that supports, celebrates, advocates and promotes cultural diversity and its assets to
all levels beginning at the community level and then to the Province of New Brunswick and its leaders we will
develop a solid association that will increase community capacity for Saint John the Province. The Province
will then confidently be able to pursue and encourage increased levels of immigrants and refugees to the city.
Various Provincial and Federal Immigration initiatives will then have the community infrastructure in plane and
a more established receiving community that will easily be able to increase long term settlement retention to
Saint John and its surrounding communities.
This is a process that will build upon itself. Building on our current immigrant population and cultural assets
combined with a more significant presence to the community, will naturally invite more newcomers to choose
Saint John and remain in Saint John. This sense of community cannot be created by an immigration policy
alone, Knowing people in the community who speak your mother tongue or know of your home country or city
is proving to be crucial to the slow and difficult life change that is immigrating to a new home.
The Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. with the support of its Board, members, volunteers and
sponsors, donors, government, business and corporate and community leaders and partners, will increase
community interest resulting in a gradual increase in newcomer numbers which will force the Province to
include additional monies into the budget. Out of necessity and need therefore perceived as less of a gamble.
M.A.S.J. must apply for or have access to the money needed to develop the programs and services aimed
specifically at addressing this need and the need for meaningful relationship between individuals at the
community level. It is estimated that approximately 1.5 million dollars in funding over the next three to five
years is required to fully implement the program. These amounts would be reviewed and adjusted in accordance
with the development of the initiatives and activities of the Association as it strives to remain within budget, the
development of a Corporate Sponsorship and Fund Raising Program before the end of year three (3) enabling
the Association to enjoy a measure of sustainable funding for the continued promotion of Multiculturalism at all
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levels of the community and the services that are required in the delivery of those services in order to ensure
accessibility to all.
The Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. working together with stakeholders in the greater Saint John
Region, and with the many diverse community, business, educational, and organizational leaders to create a
welcoming environment to Saint John, so that those who have already settled in our city can feel at ease
enough, to increase their contribution to the growth of their own communities and play an event more active
role. This will increase our collective capacity to handle newcomers and is vital to that success. If there are
more people to benefit from a more efficient system than at present then, Saint John and its surrounding
communities will inevitably encourage a higher proportion of newcomers to come to Saint John and remain.
The Province, will benefit both financially and socially, Saint John will be further enriched, experience, positive
growth and thrive on into the future.
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August 30, 2013 His Worship Mel Norton and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: Subject: Published List of Municipally Funded Entities Background: Recently, a debate regarding the demolition of the Loch Lomond Community Centre gave rise to neighbouring entities that receive municipal funding in close proximity. In order to achieve increased transparency and accountability, all organizations that receive funding from the City of Saint John must be readily available and accessible to those who provide the publicly funded sponsorship. Motion: A published and regularly updated list of all entities that receive funding support and respective amount from the City of Saint John be posted to the corporate website. Respectfully Submitted, (Received via email) Greg Norton Councillor – Ward 1 City of Saint John
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September 4, 2013 His Worship Mel Norton and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors, Subject: Play SJ Update Motion: That Council receive an update/progress report on Play SJ. Respectfully Submitted, (Received via email) Dr. Shelley Rinehart Deputy Mayor City of Saint John
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