Champions for Cultural Diversity 2023
FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) proudly announces the recipients of the 2023 CCDAs. These awards, established in 2016, serve as a beacon of recognition for exceptional leaders in cultural diversity, highlighting their outstanding contributions to fostering an inclusive and welcoming province. The CCDAs are a cornerstone of NBMC’s commitment to promoting immigration […]
New Brunswick Multicultural Council Accepts Two of Cohesia’s Key Initiatives as They Cease Operations
FREDERICTON – In the wake of the recent announcement of Cohesia closing its doors, the New Brunswick Multicultural Council is honoured to continue the work initiated by an organization that was built on the foundation of social cohesion and equity. Effective September 29, 2023, NBMC will officially assume responsibility over two of Cohesia’s initiatives: Equity, […]
New Brunswick Multicultural Council Announces Champions for Cultural Diversity Awards to Celebrate Outstanding Contributions
FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick Multicultural Council is proud to announce the upcoming Champions for Cultural Diversity Awards (CCDAs), recognizing exceptional individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made remarkable contributions to fostering cultural diversity and inclusivity in New Brunswick. Since its inception in 2016, the CCDAs have become a cornerstone of NBMC’s commitment to celebrating and […]
New Brunswick Multicultural Council Applauds Expedited Registration Process for Internationally Educated Nurses
FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick Multicultural Council commends the Nurses Association of New Brunswick on the recent introduction of an expedited registration process for internationally educated nurses. This initiative is a major step forward in creating a more inclusive and culturally diverse healthcare system in our province. The expedited registration process, announced by the NANB, aims […]
Call for Nominations – Board of Directors
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council Inc. (NBMC) is currently seeking strong leaders within the community to become members of the Board of Directors. The NBMC is governed by a Volunteer Board of Directors, consisting of 12 to 15 people. Members of NBMC’s Board of Directors include a diverse mix of […]
NBMC’s Response to Systemic Racism Commissioner’s Final Report
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) would like to express its appreciation for the work undertaken by the commission on systemic racism and the extensive consultation process that was employed to inform the report and its recommendations. The report issued by the commissioner on systemic racism highlights key areas of focus that the NBMC is […]
Small – Medium Enterprise (SME) Network and Local Design Lab
Are you an SME employer with barriers to finding newcomer talents? Do you want to explore inclusive hiring, onboarding and retention strategies? Do you want to create a diverse and inclusive work culture? Do you need to access and retain newcomer talent? Do you need additional hiring support? Are you an employer needing to access […]
Newcomer’s still Struggling to Access Medicare
By all accounts, New Brunswick is in the midst of a healthcare crisis. Most New Brunswickers are painfully aware that systemic change is necessary to address the challenges directly impacting the health and well-being of our friends, families, and fellow citizens. But perhaps less obvious than what’s happening in our emergency rooms are the overwhelming […]
Madhu Verma and Dr. Ralph Thomas Awarded Legacy Prize for work on Multiculturalism and Immigration in New Brunswick
Ms. Madhu Verma and Dr. Ralph D. Thomas are set to receive the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) Legacy Award at a special ceremony dedicated to their lifetimes of achievement in multiculturalism on Monday, June 27, at Government House in Fredericton. Both public and private sector leaders will gather at the ceremony to celebrate the […]
105 Newcomer Adults Launch into Workforce
105 newcomer adults from Fredericton, Greater Moncton Area, Woodstock, Edmundston, St. Stephen, Bouctouche, Claire, Jacksonville, and the Saint John Region will become the inaugural adult graduating cohort of the New Brunswick Multicultural Council’s flagship employability program, Skills Launch NB. The Skills Launch Adult program includes 6 months of intensive training and work placements that prepare […]
Leadership Diversity in New Brunswick – Survey
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) has launched a survey to better understand the experience of immigrants and racialized individuals serving on boards, agencies, committees, and commissions within New Brunswick. Agencies, boards, and commissions play an important role in the decisions of government, are integral to the regulation of key sectors of the economy and […]
Internationally Educated Nurses Grant
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) is collaborating, for the first time, with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB) to financially assist immigrants who are interested in taking action and becoming a registered nurse. The New Brunswick Multicultural Council is working to enrich and grow our communities and enhance life in our province by […]
Champions for Cultural Diversity 2021
Since 2016, the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) has been celebrating individuals and organizations across the province that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to enriching our communities with actions and efforts focused on embracing cultural diversity and inclusion. To date, NBMC’s annual Champions for Cultural Diversity Awards have presented 46 commendations to employers, immigrant entrepreneurs, […]
White Paper Commits to Exploring Municipal Voting Rights for NB Permanent Residents
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council is celebrating the inclusion of two principle recommendations it provided to the province’s recently released White Paper on Local Governance Reform. The paper, titled Working Together for Vibrant and Sustainable Communities, is a plan dedicated to improving local governance reform in the province. Among its priorities is a formal commitment […]
National Francophone Immigration Week 2021 – Making our community libraries more inclusive
As part of National Francophone Immigration Week 2021, NBMC wishes to emphasize the importance of reflecting the diversity that surrounds us on the shelves of our personal, school and community libraries. Making our community libraries more inclusive not only allows children and culturally diverse people to identify with the books they borrow, but also provides […]
NBMC Urges Political Parties to Reimagine Immigration Targets and Policies
As aspiring federal election candidates work hard to gain support for their vision for New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) urges all political parties to agree on one priority for the province: increase population growth targets and invest in the wrap-around policies and supports to foster the successful retention and integration of newcomers […]
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council Names Its New Executive Director
The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) is pleased to announce it has named Ginette Gautreau as its new Executive Director. The former Assistant Director of NBMC succeeds Alex LeBlanc, who served in the role for over six years. LeBlanc announced his departure in January 2021, joining the New Brunswick Business Council as President and CEO. […]
Seizing the Opportunity: NBMC’s Response to Green Paper on Education in NB
A year since its release, the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) has presented the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development with a comprehensive response to the Green Paper on Education, which applies a specific lens on the educational needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students and parents. The response, delayed due to the Covid-19 […]
