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"The multi-faith and multi-cultural groups in the city are important to me. I thank them for the great work they do in maintaining their cultures and working with other residents in Pickering to contribute to a better city. As the City's Chair of the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations and Equity, I have worked closely with them to celebrate our rich diversity and enhance community relations and improve opportunities for youth.
I have had the honour of being the Chair of our annual Heritage Day Celebration, sponsor for our annual International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Chair of our annual student essay writing contest on discrimination, and member of the organizing committee for Canadian Tapestry: Weaving the World Together, to name a few.
I often have the pleasure of speaking at and attending cultural events in partnership with the city or organized by the organizations such as the Pickering Ajax Italian Social Club, the Pickering Caribbean-Canadian Cultural Association (highlighted in my 2005 Newsletter and Website), the Durham Tamil Association, Devi Mandir, and the Pickering Islamic Centre, and others as you can see by the many photos included below.
These are important and rewarding efforts that benefit our community, relations and youth and I will continue to work for and partner with the multi-faith and multi-cultural community." - David Pickles |
| Celebrating Our Diversity |
| City of Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity |
The City of Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity is made up of municipal leaders (for a three year term), school board representatives, community cultural associations, community appointees & students and has been involved in the design and delivery of race relations programs and initiatives in the community for over a decade. The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity has worked closely over the years with many different groups and organizations, particularly our youth, to promote racial and ethnic harmony.
For more information on the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity, please visit the Committee's page on the City Website.
| Durham Tamil Association Award of Achievements 2006 |
Councillor Pickles attends the
Durham Tamil Association Award of Achievements 2006 |
| Canadian Tapestry - Weaving the World Together 2006 |
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| Canadian Tapestry: Weaving the World Together 2004 |
It was also my pleasure to attend "Canadian Tapestry: Weaving the World Together" in June 2004 at the Pickering Museum Village hosted by the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity and the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee. This event was a celebration of the cultures that make up this community - from the 1800's until today. Once again, various community cultural associations shared their traditions with event visitors by showcasing traditional food, song, dance and stories.
Canadian Tapestry 2004 - Pickering Museum Village. |
Once again, this time as the Chair of the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity, I was pleased to attend the Heritage Day Celebration event in February 2005. The event was held at the Pickering Town Centre and hosted by the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity. This dynamic event celebrated Pickering's rich heritage and cultural diversity. The event showcased community cultural associations and local school students from all walks of life and of all ages - sharing their culture through song, dance and interactive displays.
| Pickering Caribbean-Canadian Cultural Association |
For more than 25 years the Pickering Caribbean-Canadian Cultural Association (PCCCA) has been fostering good inter-community relationships, promoting affordable housing, fighting racism and discrimination through education, addressing employment issues and inequities, fostering a sense of pride among youth, gaining a better understanding of the political, educational and judicial systems and developing a sense of fulfillment through social and cultural activities.
PCCCA draws members primarily from Pickering and Durham and though their members are predominantly of Caribbean background, membership is open to everyone. They are a very sociable group as is evidenced by their many activities such as games nights, bus trips, pot lucks, bowling, family picnics, dances, Caribbean night, and adult and children's Christmas parties. PCCCA also sponsors indoor/outdoor soccer, sponsors a foster child and provides bursaries to post secondary students.
Congratulations to the PCCCA on 25 years in the community!
Council members, including Councillor Pickles, with members of the Pickering Caribbean-Canadian Cultural Association |
| Pickering Heritage Week Celebration 2007 |
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| Pickering Heritage Week Celebration 2005 |
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Durham Tamil Association |
Grupo Folklorico Nicaraguense Anahuac |
Members of the As-Safa Labenese Dance Group |
Councillor Pickles, Councillor McLean, Wayne Arthurs (MPP Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge), Inspector Douglass, DRP |
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| Pickering Heritage Week Celebration 2004 |
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Macedonian Izgrev |
Joy Allen Highland Dancers |
Councillor Pickles, Chair of the Race Relations & Equity Committee and committee members |
| Pickering Heritage Week Celebration 2002 |
Councillor Pickles with
Srijita Sengupta & Isha Khan
of Bayview Heights Public School |
| Tsunami Relief Fundraiser - January 29th, 2005 |
Durham Regional municipalities,
countless community groups, businesses
and individuals from across Durham
thank everyone from their support!
The Durham Community Tsunami Relief Event
was a great success and raised
$200,000.00
A Selection of Photos from The Tsunami Relief Fundraiser
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