Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc.
M.A.S.J. Inc.
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: HDC0226 | Last Modified: 12 Jan 2021 | Last Full Update: 12 Jan 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 506-639-8823 |
| masjinc@gmail.com | |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Multicultural-Association-of-Saint-John-Inc-293868427365840/ |
| Primary Contact | Melana Iverson, Executive Director, Multicultural Program Director, Project Coordinator, Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc.; Phone: 506-639-8823; Email: masjinc@gmail.com |
| Mailing Address | 5 Bartlett Rd Rothesay, NB E2H 2W8 |
| Description & Services | |
| Description of service(s) | The Multicultural Association was formed in 1980 and was provincially-incorporated on November 8, 1984 as a charitable, non-profit, non-denomination, non-partisan Multicultural Association. Actively promotes New Brunswick’s Policy on Multiculturalism, its goals and objectives as supported by the Multicultural Act of Canada (1988), as supported by the Canadian Human Rights Act (1977) and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982). Our purpose is to work for equal treatment for citizens of all cultures, in matters of cultural expression, in matters of human rights and access to and participation in all aspects of civic life and society. Stakeholder support, facilitation and referral services in the on-going development of multicultural programming, services and initiatives throughout all sectors (business, health education and community). Multiculturalism / Human Rights Awareness & Education Policy Development Activities are actively promoted by a primary representative of the Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. at the Local and Regional Level. Multicultural Enhanced Settlement and Orientation Services for Newcomers (Fee for Service), or as funding permits. M.A.S.J. Inc. offers a Corporate Sponsorship Program that provides an accessible opportunity for stakeholders to demonstrate better support and respect for multiculturalism and human rights. Multicultural Awards and Recognition Program |
| Hours | Appointments are available upon request. |
| Dates Program is Offered | As funding / support permits. |
| Areas Served | Charlotte County ; Kings County ; St John County |
| Boundaries | Saint John Region: Sussex to St. Stephen, inclusive of the Village of St. Martins and the Town of Grand Bay Westfield |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) - 99 year(s) |
| Application | Applications (Membership, Sponsorship, Artists, Artisans, Performers of Heritage Registration, Volunteer Registration) Available by request. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - Annual Membership - Individual $20.00, Family $25.00, Student/Senior $5.00, Sm. Business, Community Groups/Non-Profits/Associations $35.00, Company/Corporation $175.00 ; Membership - Annual Membership - Individual $10.00, Family $25.00, Student/Senior $5.00, Sm. Business, Community Groups/Non-Profits/Associations $35.00, Company/Corporation $175.00 |
| Location information | |
| Located In Community | Saint John |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Elections | MASJ Inc. is governed by an elected Board of Directors and in accordance with the By Laws of the Multicultural Association of Saint John Inc. (M.A.S.J. Inc.). |
| Print Material | Membership Application Form New Brunswick's Policy on Multiculturalism - Mandate Document Heritage Performer (Individual/Group) Application Form M.A.S.J. Inc. Corporate and Event Sponsorship Application Package Multicultural Festival of Colours Exhibitor Application Package (M.A.S.J. Inc. Members) Multicultural Festival of Colours Exhibitor Application Package (M.A.S.J. Inc. Non-Members) Multicultural Festival of Colours Exhibitor Application Package (M.A.S.J. Inc. Government/Corporations) Multicultural Festival of Colours Heritage Performance / Group Application Package Multicultural Regional Awards and Recognition Nomination Package |
| Designated Day/Week/Month/ Events | FREE PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS OF CULTURAL EXPRESSION, MULTICULTURALISM AND EQUALITY CELEBRATE CANADA EVENTS Date: June 21 (annually) Event: National Aboriginal Day Event Date: June 27 (annually) Event: Canadian Multiculturalism Day Event OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND SERVICES Multiculturalism / Human Rights Awareness & Understanding, Cultural Community Development Multicultural Event Development & Facilitation Services Multicultural Program & Policy Development & Event Facilitation Services Multicultural Speaker Series Event Facilitation Services Enhanced Settlement & Orientation Services (fee for service or as funding permits). |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Human Relations Groups ; Immigrant/Newcomer Accompaniment Programs |
