Publications Northern Mosaic Did you know that TBMA once published a multicultural newspaper, first in bi-monthly editions then quarterly? Access this page to read a brief history of the Northern Mosaic and to ready some of the earliest editions. Join the TBMA Facebook Group to participate in weekly discussions of articles pulled from the Northern Mosaic. Distance Interpreting and Technology A presentation on the use of technology to facilitate interpretation services and limitations of the technology in some regions of Northwestern Ontario. Includes a map that shows which communities have videoconferencing capabilities in Northwestern Ontario through Contact North. Uploaded on April 23, 2007 Developing Diversity in Police Services Project Foundation and of a project developed in response to a need found by Diversity Thunder Bay in 2002 and a discussion of how it will be implemented as of April, 2006. The Phase I report as of June 6, 2007 is now available as well. Updated on July 4, 2007 Annual Report 2007/2008 Thunder Bay Multicultural Association's Annual Report for the period of April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008 as it was presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held in the fall of 2008. Annual Report 2005/2006 Thunder Bay Multicultural Association's Annual Report for the period of April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006 as it was presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held in the fall of 2006. Annual Report 2004/2005 Thunder Bay Multicultural Association's Annual Report for the period of April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005 as it was presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held in the fall of 2005. Toward Cultural Competency A document containing a discussion of changing demographics across Canada, strengths, and needs of culturally diverse families, positive effects of parental participation on families and children, and personal and institutional barriers to participation by culturally diverse families, what makes a culturally competent school, tools for self-assessment and planning, and two professional development workshops for use in schools. This document is well-suited for researchers, education professionals, service providers, and anyone interested in diversity. Uploaded on March 5, 2007 High School Courses and Choices Information for parents of children who are entering high school about how to help their children make the best decisions about courses that they are going to take. Uploaded on December 13, 2006 Perspective on Multiculturalism E-Book A collection of peer-reviewed articles on multicultural issues. Two of the articles titled Multicultural Education and Policy Making and Restorative Justice are written by Walid Chahal of Thunder Bay Multicultural Association's board of directors. From Multicultural Days Conference Unity and Diversity The final report for the Northern Ontario Symposium on Diversity Awareness and Race Relations that was held in North Bay, ON on February 2 and 3, 2007. A Community of Acceptance: Respect for Thunder Bay's Diversity A study conducted by Diversity Thunder Bay between October and December 2001 about racism in Thunder Bay faced by aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Ethnocultural Directory A directory of multicultural resources available to people in Thunder Bay. Includes a list of clubs and places where to obtain medical and professional services locally in different languages. Interpreter Symposium Presentation A presentation on the use of technology to facilitate interpretation services and limitations of the technology in some regions of Northwestern Ontario. Includes a map that shows which communities have videoconferencing capabilities in Northwestern Ontario through Contact North. Uploaded on April 23, 2007
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