Zofia de Witt wybrana do Manitoba Advisory and Advocacy Council
Zofia de Witt (po lewej) z Minister Nancy Allen MESSAGE FROM THE MEAAC CHAIR The government of the Province of Manitoba, committed to the promotion of the Canadian Policy of Multiculturalism, enacted the Manitoba Ethnocultural Advisory and Advocacy Council Act on July 6, 2001. The creation of the Manitoba Ethnocultural Advisory and Advocacy Council (MEAAC), consisting of sixteen (16) elected members by the Manitoba ethnocultural organizations and five (5) appointed by government for a three-year term, signified its intent to promote cultural retention, social harmony and equality. The role of MEAAC is to advise government on issues important to the diverse ethnocultural community of our province. The mandate of the Council is to advocate on behalf of Manitoba's ethnocultural community and to provide information, advice, and recommendations to government through the Minister responsible for Multiculturalism on all ethnocultural matters in the province. This includes, but not limited to, anti-racism, education, human rights, immigration, settlement, youth, cultural linguistic diversity, and heritage. The council collaborates with other advisory bodies in its effort to be most effective. The Council initiated six standing committees to examine issues raised by the government or the ethnocultural communities to recommend action. Each committee examines issues, policies, programs, and priorities relevant to its area of interest: Anti-racism - deals with issues about human rights, race relations, diversity, equity, and discrimination. Education - reviews education policies, programs, and position papers. Immigration & Employment - considers issues about immigration, settlement, employment equity, training, and immigrant seniors. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity - considers heritage language and culture retention issues. Youth - considers issues and priorities of youth and how to encourage youth's participation in their respective ethnocultural communities. Outreach - plans with Council and organizes outreach activities such as an annual open house, newsletter, and others. Needless to say, our success requires the support and cooperation of all ethnocultural communities. We sincerely invite members of these communities to meet and dialogue with us. Together, we can overcome many of the challenges of cultural diversity and work toward attaining societal harmony where every citizen in our province will experience the benefits of equal opportunity, freedoms, and mutual understanding. We can contribute to making our community more inclusive and welcoming to new immigrants. The Council has been very productive since its inception under the capable leadership of its past chairs Mr. John Jack and Dr. Romulo Magsino. This would not have been possible without the support of the Multiculturalism Secretariat, the Honorable Nancy Allan and former Minister Becky Barret. The Council looks forward to providing Minister Allan with timely advice on issues which will address the needs and concerns of Manitoba's ethnocultural communities. Sincerest wishes, Zofia de Witt MEAAC Chairperson
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