Multicultural Festival of Colours 2017

This is a three (3) day FREE public celebration of cultural expression, equality and human rights. Attendees will enjoy a diverse range of cultural performances, traditional arts demonstrations, songwriters, music creators, speakers, traditional arts demonstrations by some of our region’s cultural communities, artists, artisans and performing artists from across the Atlantic region.

PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Coming Soon!

“This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.”
«Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.»

An annual reminder and opportunity for non-profits serving our region to be well-represented and celebrated throughout our region’s only signature Multicultural Festival and Exhibition.

We look forward to working with the following institutions, non-profits, community and cultural groups at the Multicultural Festival of Colours 2017 (this list will be updated regularly): Forever Highland Dance Association, The Piper’s Guild, Saint John Boys and Girls Club, KV Oasis Youth Centre Inc., NBCC Saint John Campus just to name a few!

This is a signature multicultural celebration of cultural diversity from both a current and historic perspective and an annual opportunity to actively promote better our region and demonstrate further to foster better incrased support and respect for human rights within the Saint John region of New Brunswick.

A signature Multicultural Festival provides an annual opportunity and reminder for all community and public organizations and institutions of the importance of actively promoting what (if any) opportunities exist within our region to actively participate in all aspects of civic life and society. Exhibitor Application packages will be distributed soon. So please mark your calendars and ensure that your organization or institution is well-represented and celebrated this year!

Exhibitor Opportunities are offered to stakeholders all sectors (business, health, education and community). Sponsorship Opportunities are offered to all stakeholders who seek an accessible mechanism and opportunity to actively support the on-going development and delivery of multicultural programming throughout the Saint John region, including our region’s only signature Multicultural Festival of Colours (annually).

EXHIBITORS
Canadian Union of Public Employees – New Brunswick Division
Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. (MASJ Inc.)
Aboriginal Saint John

A capacity-building opportunity for the Arts and Culture Sector, interested artists, artisans and performers of heritage are invited to Register their availability and interest in taking part in the Multicultural Festival of Colours 2017 now being planned for October 20, 21, 22 2017 in Saint John, New Brunswick.

All artists, artisans and performers of heritage who would like to participate as an Exhibitor or Exhibitor-Vendors are required to Apply to Participate. Application Packages will be available soon!

All artists, artisans and performers of heritage who would like to perform on stage are required to Register as soon as possible to confirm both interest and availability, as well as any costs that may be associated with you or your group’s participation. For more information please contact us.

Our volunteers are crucial to our success each year. If you have an interest and would like to volunteer please contact us. There are a broad range of volunteer opportunities and everyone is invited to join us and help us celebrate!

SPONSORSHIP support is important because funding does not meet the ever increasing costs of presenting a signature Multicultural Festival annually.

The Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. offers interested stakeholders the opportunity to become an Official Sponsor of the Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. Sponsors are sought to provide a diverse range of in-kind products and / or services or much-needed funds.

100% of funds raised through our Sponsorship Program and any in-kind products / services are used to help off-set the costs associated with the on-going development and delivery of Multicultural events, programming and inistitives throughout the Saint John Region, annually.

To become an Official Sponsor please contact us for more information on the M.A.S.J. Inc. Multicultural Sponsorship Program or to request a Wish List of Products / Services needed this year..

SPONSORS 2017
City of Saint John
Port of Saint John

NOTE: This page and event is in development. The information on this event page is subject to change. Thank you for your interest in fostering better support and respect for human rights within the Saint John region.

For more information on the opportunities that exist to participate and support the Multicutlural Festival of Colours 2017 or any of our Multicultural events, initiatives or program please message us.