History
In 1963, the Prince Albert Multicultural Council started as a social and dance group to promote dances of various cultures in Prince Albert. The members participated in inter town and city dance competitions and met on a social basis. The group then focused on folk arts.
In 1973, Culture and Ethnics groups were formed. On January 9, the first meeting to form a council was held. Although no one had previously known one another before attending the meeting, all had the same idea in mind to form a Multicultural organization.
So on January 9, 1974, the Prince Albert Multicultural Council was officially established. The aim of this council was to promote, develop and co-ordinate multicultural activities in Prince Albert and area.
In 1975, the Prince Albert Multicultural Council held its first Multicultural Week - June 1-7. During this week various groups in Prince Albert and area were able to display their culture at the numerous events slated for that week. The Multicultural Week was designed like a festival with the intent to promote the cultural heritage of Canada and to encourage people to have interest in their cultural heritage.
In 1976, the Multicultural Week in Prince Albert progressed to another phase with the debut of "Tapestrama". "TAPESTRAMA" means a tapestry of Canadian Cultures comprised of dances, music, food, customs and traditions intermingling together. "Tapestrama" portrays the heritage and culture of People of Canada. "Tapestrama" is now a very successful annual event held each year for two days.
As the council grew they became involved in more and more activities in order to better promote multiculturalism in Prince Albert. The council now broadened its activities from just putting on festivals and its own events and began assisting the community wherever possible in furthering multiculturalism in Prince Albert.
1985 was an important year for the council because they finally secured their own permanent office. This was a major step because it now gave the members of the council stability and visibility. The Multicultural Council now added services for Immigrants and Refugees to their programs.
The Prince Albert Multicultural Council represents the cultures of Prince Albert and District. The council enables various cultural groups better understanding, appreciation, respect and acceptance of their own and other cultures. It also provides programs and activities for newcomers and citizens of Prince Albert and area.
The Prince Albert Multicultural Council is a non-profit, non-political community based organization. The council does not exist purely for its own good. It exists for the bettering of the community.
In 1973, Culture and Ethnics groups were formed. On January 9, the first meeting to form a council was held. Although no one had previously known one another before attending the meeting, all had the same idea in mind to form a Multicultural organization.
So on January 9, 1974, the Prince Albert Multicultural Council was officially established. The aim of this council was to promote, develop and co-ordinate multicultural activities in Prince Albert and area.
In 1975, the Prince Albert Multicultural Council held its first Multicultural Week - June 1-7. During this week various groups in Prince Albert and area were able to display their culture at the numerous events slated for that week. The Multicultural Week was designed like a festival with the intent to promote the cultural heritage of Canada and to encourage people to have interest in their cultural heritage.
In 1976, the Multicultural Week in Prince Albert progressed to another phase with the debut of "Tapestrama". "TAPESTRAMA" means a tapestry of Canadian Cultures comprised of dances, music, food, customs and traditions intermingling together. "Tapestrama" portrays the heritage and culture of People of Canada. "Tapestrama" is now a very successful annual event held each year for two days.
As the council grew they became involved in more and more activities in order to better promote multiculturalism in Prince Albert. The council now broadened its activities from just putting on festivals and its own events and began assisting the community wherever possible in furthering multiculturalism in Prince Albert.
1985 was an important year for the council because they finally secured their own permanent office. This was a major step because it now gave the members of the council stability and visibility. The Multicultural Council now added services for Immigrants and Refugees to their programs.
The Prince Albert Multicultural Council represents the cultures of Prince Albert and District. The council enables various cultural groups better understanding, appreciation, respect and acceptance of their own and other cultures. It also provides programs and activities for newcomers and citizens of Prince Albert and area.
The Prince Albert Multicultural Council is a non-profit, non-political community based organization. The council does not exist purely for its own good. It exists for the bettering of the community.
