Yorkton Council was unanimous at its regular meeting Monday in declaring Saskatchewan Multicultural Week for November 18-26.
“This year’s theme is “Who’s your Multicultural Superhero?” We all benefit when our communities welcome people from many cultures,” noted a letter making the request which was circulated at the meeting.
“Saskatchewan Multicultural Week is celebrated each November during the week that includes November 22nd. The Saskatchewan motto is From Many Peoples Strength. Saskatchewan was the first province to enact multiculturalism legislation in 1974, recognizing the right of every community to retain its identity, language, and traditional arts and sciences for the mutual benefit of citizens. In 1997, the Act was revised and a section of the Act states that the policy should preserve, strengthen and promote Aboriginal cultures and acknowledge their historic and current contribution to development of Saskatchewan. More information is available on The Multiculturalism Act of Saskatchewan,” explained the letter.
In making the request Darlene Stakiw also noted a multicultural festival will be held in the city Nov. 16 at Yorkton Regional High School.
