Intercultural Food Fest Project Brief

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Intercultural Food Fest Project Brief

Project Title                Intercultural Food Fest Project (CIFF)

Start Date                November 1, 2017

End Date                 March 31, 2018

Project Manager        Waterloo Region Chinese Community Association

Project Sponsor        The Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration

Project Category        Multicultural Community Capacity Program (MCCGP)

Purpose

• Bring Chinese newcomer women in the Waterloo Region together.
• Emphasize teamwork, establish new social connections and sense of belonging, raise individual self-confidence, acquire, practice or enhance transferable skills.
• Create the CIFF Cookbook together.
• Showcase the CIFF Cookbook, invite the public to an intercultural gastronomic event
  
  

Objectives

• Civic engagement
• Social connections
• Education and empowerment
• Partnerships and outreach
  
  

Background

Ontario is a diverse society with a rich immigration history. Ontario’s diverse population enriches our society through cultural exchange, global connections, and innovation. At the same time, some newcomers and ethno-cultural communities face barriers and obstacles to full participation in the civic, cultural, social, and economic life of the province. The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (the Ministry) promotes the social and economic benefits of immigration in Ontario and helps build stronger communities through activities focused on greater citizen participation. The Ministry wants to help build diverse and inclusive communities where everyone can participate and prosper. To complement our existing programs and services for newcomers, the Ministry is launching a new grant program that will help improve civic and community engagement. The Ministry has committed certain fund in 2017-18 for the Multicultural Community Capacity Program.

Outputs

• Workshops and Gathering
• Cookbook Publishing
• Cooking Showcase
• Intercultural Food Fest