Description

Generally the role of the Nelson Multicultural Council is to:
* be a voice for ethnic groups within it's region.
* be the contact point for government agencies and non-government agencies when wanting feedback from the community.
* be a social contact point for ethnic groups.
* be a lobby group.
* be part of a national ethnic communityÆs organisation that can lobby government and other organisations on behalf of all ethnic communities.
* share and understand other cultures.
* help to protect ethnic groups against racist behaviour.
* provide assistance and orientation for those who are newcomers to Nelson.

Below is the Vision and Mission statement of the Nelson Multicultural Council

VISION
“ Migrants, newcomers and locals celebrate their diversity in a welcoming and safe environment so that all may enrich our community”

MISSION STATEMENT
To promote unity in diversity

VALUES
* Diversity
* Acceptance
* Service to the Community
* Participation
* Collaboration
* Safe Community
* Equality
* Tolerance

We hold a social Pot Luck Dinner on the first Friday of each month at the Victory Community Centre. Starting at 6.30pm everyone is welcome to come along and join in with this fun get together. Bring along a plate of food to share and come and make some new friends.
Our Field Worker can assist newcomers with their settling in process: providing information putting them in touch with relevant services and helping them to network with others.
The Multi-Cultural Women's Group meets every fortnight. The focus of the group is fun friendship and information.

Supported By:
Nelson City Council, Tasman District Council, Lottery Grants Board, Canterbury Community Trust, COGS, Creative Communities (Nelson), Settling In, Family and Community Services - MSD