Listen. Lift Indigenous voices, learn about treaties and land acknowledgments, and support the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. As September 30 approaches, honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by committing to long-term allyship. #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #Allyship

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Relationships grow stronger when cultures are valued, and knowledge is shared. #Respect #Reciprocity #TruthAndReconciliation

From the Indian Act of 1876 to residential schools, policies attempted to erase Indigenous cultures. The trauma remains, but healing continues through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its 94 Calls to Action. #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation

In New Brunswick, the Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqey/Maliseet, and Passamaquoddy each carry vibrant cultures, languages, and histories. Understanding this diversity is a first step toward reconciliation. #TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousNB

The New Brunswick Multicultural Council Inc. (NBMC) is the bilingual, non-profit umbrella organization for both established and emerging multicultural and ethno-cultural associations, as well as immigrant-serving agencies across the province. Since 1983, NBMC has played a key advisory role to federal, provincial, and municipal governments on issues related to multiculturalism, immigration, newcomer settlement, retention, and labour market integration.   NBMC is also recognize

Ben McNamara, 2025 Fluently bilingual in French and English, Ben brings over 15 years of professional experience in building strong partnerships, championing inclusive communities, and leading teams. Ben recently served as Director of Education and Policy at Inclusion NB, where he had oversight for policy direction and advocacy, championing Inclusion NB’s efforts for people with an intellectual or developmental disability and their families across New Brunswick. Ben has held

NBMC hosted the annual Champions for Cultural Diversity Awards (CCDAs) gala at the Delta Hotel in Fredericton. This special evening celebrated the incredible CCDA, Legacy, and Special Recognition award winners. Since 2016, NBMC has been recognizing leaders in immigration, multiculturalism, and diversity across our province.  Special thanks to  Margaret Melanson , President & CEO of Horizon Health Network, and  Frédéric Finn , VP of Employee Experience at Vitalité Health Netwo

FREDERICTON – The New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) is proud to announce the 2023 PCDC recipients. The awards, established in 2016, recognize outstanding leaders in cultural diversity and highlight their invaluable contributions to promoting an inclusive and welcoming province. The PCDCs are a cornerstone of the NBMC’s commitment to promoting immigration as a vital part of New Brunswick’s future. By recognizing and rewarding the efforts and successes of individuals,

October 6, 2023 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, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (EDIAR) services. The Social Cohesion Lab for Youth. The Equ

June 23, 2023 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 promoting cultural diversity throughout the provin

June 6, 2023 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 to reduce the registration timeline for nurses from 14 designated count

December 20, 2022 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 aware of and currently working on. The NBMC, as the umbrella organization for 20 immigrant settlement agenc

June 27, 2022 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 legacies of courageous leadership and bold action in New Brunswick that both of our recipients embody every day. “On Cana