Free Virtual School Safety Training
In anticipation of the Fall 2023 return to school, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) invites you to attend a virtual school safety training on August 24, 2023. In this training, NTAC’s social scientists will share key findings and implications from decades of research on school violence. Topics will include the background, thinking, […]
Vancouver Celebrates Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr & Eid Al-Adha
(Vancouver – Wednesday, June 20, 2022) The BCMA had the honor of presenting in favor of Motion B2: Commemorating Muslim Holidays at Vancouver City Hall. This motion, which was drafted in collaboration with members of Vancouver’s united Muslim community, calls for the recognition of important Muslim holidays like Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, which […]
World Environment Day 2022: A Multicultural Awareness Event for Best Practises, Preparedness and Planning for Fire & Floods
(June 5, 2022) This event is being organized by a multi-faith and multiracial coalition to raise awareness of the role of climate change in causing more extreme weather events, as well as best practices from the firefighters and other first responders in dealing with them. The summer wildfires and the fall flooding, both of which claimed lives […]
Mr. Chris Bowcock, Burnaby Fire Chief – World Environment Day 2022
This World Environment Day join Muslim, Sikh, Jewish, Christian, Indigenous, Black, Buddhist, Asian, and allied community and elected leaders as we build awareness of the work of B.C.’s Firefighters and Flood Responders as well as build awareness about the dangers of climate change to British Columbia. We wish to thank the Government of Canada and […]
The Other People – Salmon Arm Secondary Sullivan
On May 27 2022 the Other People was on the road! We journeyed to Salmon Arm B.C and presented at the Salmon Arm Secondary Sullivan (grades 11 and12). This was the second of a two-day special event in Salmon Arm. The Other People was formed through the coming together of community leaders and anti-racism organizations […]
The Other People – Salmon Arm Secondary Jackson
On May 26 2022 the Other People hit the road! We journeyed to Salmon Arm B.C and presented at the Salmon Arm Secondary Jackson (grades 9 and10). This was the first of a two-day special event in Salmon Arm. The Other People was formed through the coming together of community leaders and anti-racism organizations across […]
Stop Asian Hate: Asians and Allies United! -2022
(May 25, 2022) The COVID-19 epidemic in January 2020 sparked widespread anxiety, as well as the quick dissemination of misinformation. Throughout the pandemic, bad actors used social media and fake documents from health organizations to instill unfounded fear and paranoia, with tragic consequences. According to Statistics Canada, In 2020, the number of police-reported hate crimes against the […]
Safety Audit and Workshop Training 
MASJID RISK ASSESSMENT & SAFETY AUDIT Security Training Workshop for Masjid board members and community leaders. Training Provided by The Salam Project: An Ontario-based group of security, law enforcement, urban planning, and emergency response professionals assisting the Muslim community with mosque security and safety initiatives. Since the Quebec City Mosque Shootings in 2017, 11 Muslims […]
The Other People – St. Patrick Regional Secondary School
The Other People was formed through the coming together of community leaders and anti-racism organizations across the racial, religious, and cultural mosaic. The mission of The Other People is to empower IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour) and Faith Leaders to work together in addressing systemic and individual racism and discrimination across British Columbia. The interactive program […]
The Other People – West Point Grey Academy
The Other People was formed through the coming together of community leaders and anti-racism organizations across the racial, religious, and cultural mosaic. The mission of The Other People is to empower IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour) and Faith Leaders to work together in addressing systemic and individual racism and discrimination across British Columbia. On Wednesday, April 30th, […]