Introduction:

The Medicine Hat Multicultural Folk Arts Council is a non-political, non-religious and non-profit organization established in 1963. It is comprised of members of different ethnic origins working together to foster, preserve, understand and represent all races, religions and customs.

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Purpose And Objectives:

The Medicine Hat Multicultural Folk Arts Council is dedicated:

To being involved in the community

To sponsor and participate in multicultural events

To interact/partnership with other agencies in our Community

To increase volunteer work force

To increase our Membership

To increase the community's awareness of the Council

To increase the internal effectiveness of our organization

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Programs and Services:

For more information about our programs and services just click on the topic you are interested in.

·         Administrative support services to various organizations

·         Annual Stampede Parade (Photos)

·         Canada Day celebrations (Photos)

·         Displays and Demonstrations at community events (Photos)

·         Ethno-Cultural resource materials

·         Fund Raising

·         Monthly coffee Houses

·         Promotion of ethnic handicrafts

·         Recognition Awards

 

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Role and Overview:

Multiculturalism is a part of each Canadian's life. Each of us has a cultural background that has been passed down to us from our ancestors. We and our children carry on the Canadian tradition and the gift of a multicultural society given to us many years ago.

Through the MHMFAC we are honoring the legacy of our forefathers and keeping it alive. Multiculturalism will always be a great part of Canada.

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People of the Medicine Hat Multicultural Folk Arts Council:

An overview of the present MFAC Board of Directors

President – Louise Vernal

Past President - June Lastuka

Vice-President – Pilar Silva

Secretary - Jo Schlenker

Treasurer - Gail Clarke

Directors:

·         Tay Hashizume

·         Helen Olszewski

·         Diane Franz

·         Allan Jensen

·         Andrea Schneider

Coordinator: Carol Poitras

 

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Multiculturalism and Racism Survey:

Every year our organization does a survey about multiculturalism and racism. The results are shared with local officials, schools, newspapers, and to the Minister of Community Development in the Alberta Parliament. To view the survey results from the spring of 1998 click here

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Cranbrook Arts

Artists Against Racism

 

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mailing address: 533 First Street SE, Med Hat T1A 0A9

fax #: (403) 527-4521

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