Province celebrates B.C.’s diversity champions

More than 100 people and organizations have been nominated for the 2023 B.C. Multiculturalism and AntiRacism Awards for efforts to address racism and build a more equitable B.C. for everyone.

“Indigenous, Black and people of colour in B.C. and Canada continue to be harmed every day by discrimination and hate,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “I’m so proud to recognize the award winners and nominees who are working to dismantle systemic racism and make our communities more fair, just and equitable for everyone.”

The B.C. Multiculturalism and AntiRacism Awards were held on March 21, 2023, in Vancouver to honour the people and organizations that are addressing racism and promoting inclusivity in their communities. Due grant for the charity of her choice, the Canada Caring Community Alliance, which is a non-profit organization that works with racialized seniors in Burnaby.

“I am so grateful and humbled to be part of the awards ceremony and among other leaders in the anti-racism space. Racism hurts and we can call it out together,” said Law. “I hope that my experience encourages more youth to show kindness, patience and love to Asian seniors who have been harmed.”

Indigenous Women Outdoors is a non-profit society based in Metro Vancouver that was recognized with the Breaking Barriers award for their work to decolonize the outdoors industry and encourage more Indigenous women to become leaders in outdoor recreation.