The Multicultural
Association of Wood Buffalo is looking for local cultural groups to get
involved in their annual Multicultural EXPO in February 2016. This is your
chance to show the community glimpses of the beauty and magic of your culture
and a chance to showcase all that is unique and special about your home country.
About
the Multicultural Expo:
The Multicultural EXPO-2016 hopes to bring together all diverse cultural groups
in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Last year they had over 26
cultures represented and around 2600 attendees at the event. The EXPO
features traditions, customs, artifacts, dress, food, and dances from all over
the world. The event not only brings the Wood Buffalo community together but
aims to break down barriers between cultural groups and enhance cross-cultural
awareness, understanding, and appreciation.
What
you can do at the Multicultural EXPO:
- Sell cultural dishes for all to enjoy (Apply for
Temporary Food Vendor Permit)
- Sell handicrafts inspired by your culture (Apply for
Daily Licence)
- Educate the public about different aspects of your
culture (ie. traditions, festivals, beliefs, customs, dress, artifacts,
dances, etc.)
- Reach out to newcomers
- Spread the word about your cultural group or
organization
An
ambassador for each cultural group will serve as the sole representative for their cultural
group liaising between their group and the Multicultural Association.
Ambassador
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the liaison between the cultural group and
the Multicultural Association
- Attend committee meetings prior to the EXPO (about 3
short meetings will be scheduled)
- Keep the Multicultural Association updated on the
progress and any changes within the group
- Organize the booth for your cultural group to be
displayed at the EXPO (find people to provide artifacts, traditional
costumes, and info)
- Get commitment from the group for organizing a food
stall or handicraft stall
Apply
Now!
- To apply to be an Ambassador and book your booths or
for more details please email the Multicultural Association at events@multiculturefm.org or
call 780-791-5186.
IMPORTANT DATES AND NOTES:
- November 30, 2015 - Information Session at the MCA Board Room at 6:00pm
- December 11, 2015 - All Applications must be
submitted before the end of the day
- Application for the Temporary Food Vendor Permit must
be filled out and sent to events@multiculturefm.org before end of December 11, 2015
- Application for
Daily Market License must be submitted to:
Mailing Address: 9909 Franklin Avenue,
Fort McMurray AB T9H 2K4
Business Licensing Office Location: 309
Powder Drive, Fort McMurray AB
T
780-799-8695 F 780-743-7874
- A copy of the
Daily Market License Application must be sent to events@multiculturefm.org before
end of December 11,
2015
The
Multicultural Association is looking forward to working with you to make this
year’s Multicultural EXPO a huge success!
