BC Government News Release: Public Engagement Begins for New South Asian Canadian Museum

Details from the BC Government news release:

A new website from the provincial government will provide British Columbians with opportunities to share their vision for a new museum to highlight the history, culture and contributions to BC from Canadians of diverse South Asian heritages.

The public engagement process will provide multiple and different opportunities for participation informed by Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and the ministerial advisory committee. The committee is made up of appointed members who identify as South Asian selected for their experience in community engagement, lived experience and cultural knowledge. Community-designed workshops and an online public survey will begin in early 2024.

Learn more and read the full government news release: 

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023TACS0051-001740

Media Contacts:

Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
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250 882-0918