Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation

Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation
aims to encourage and promote diversity bringing cultures together through acceptance and communication.

The Canadian Colours of Kingston Foundation aims to continue to encourage and promote the diversity that has made Kingston such a great place to live for all Canadians. We believe that this diversity doesn’t have to and shouldn’t conflict with Canadian values. In fact, the diverse cultures and religions that make up our great city should be seen as a source of strength. There’s no reason that we c

an’t encourage individual cultural differences without losing sight of our Canadian values. We created the Canadian Colours of Kingston Foundation to bring our different cultures together and foster understanding and communication. Acceptance and Understanding

Acceptance and understanding of different ethnic, cultural and religious groups starts with a real conversation. By establishing open and honest channels of communication we can create a productive and ongoing dialogue. The goal here is to begin to learn about the different cultural backgrounds of our fellow Canadians. There’s a great deal of diversity in the Kingston area. All major religions are represented in the city including: Christians, Jews, Muslims, and many others. Our people also come from all corners of the globe. They come from places such as India, South Korea, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. While we may have very different backgrounds we’re united in the belief that Canada offers the best opportunity for us and our families. Learning and Growing with History

All of us have our own history and customs. The fact that we left our ancestral homes doesn’t mean we left them behind completely and we shouldn’t have to. Our traditions and beliefs are a valuable part of who we are and our fellow Canadians can benefit from learning about our past and we can grow by learning about theirs. Our mission is to facilitate and encourage the various groups in our community to come together and share their experiences. Accepting and learning about the various cultures that make up our community will not weaken our Canadian identity – it’s a part of it. Canadians are known throughout the world for their tolerance and understanding. It’s an attitude that helps to define us and one we should be heartily proud of. The challenge is to maintain this identity even when times are tough. A Forum for Guidance

When you first arrive in a new country it can be a difficult transition – even in a country as open and tolerant as Canada. Our foundation recognizes the challenges that new Canadians are facing and we’re here to help bridge the gap. We offer a forum for guidance that will help you learn about what it means to be a Canadian in a city like Kingston. It’s our goal to show you how to truly integrate into Canadian society and adopt its values. The road that brought us here and made us part of the Canadian family was the right path, but now that we’ve chosen Canada as our new home and country of choice it’s important to accept and follow its values. The Path Forward

One of the great things about Canada is that we don’t have to give up our customs and traditions as long as they don’t fundamentally violate Canadian values. Canada is a country dedicated to multiculturalism and everything it represents. It was founded on a belief that new Canadians bring with them a valuable part of the Canadian puzzle. We believe that the rich and diverse cultural past of our ancestors should be celebrated and remembered. The Colours of Kingston Foundation believes strongly in the importance of all of the various groups that make up our community. There’s no reason we can’t celebrate the customs and traditions of our ancestral homelands in our homes and communities. Those traditions can and should be handed down for generations to come. Canada as a whole is a rich mosaic of cultural diversity that makes us stronger and the envy of the world. We also have a strong Canadian value system which enables so many different cultures to live and work together without the discord found in many other places.

07/01/2026
******HAPPY CANADA DAY*****Hello everyone, please join us on July 1st for Canada Day parade in the heart of downtown Kin...
06/29/2026

******HAPPY CANADA DAY*****
Hello everyone, please join us on July 1st for Canada Day parade in the heart of downtown Kingston. Will start at 11:00 a.m. looking forward to see you all. Find all the details in the poster in this post.

Thank you once again to everyone involved in our 9th Annual Diversity Dinner last Saturday. Seeing all of your wonderful...
06/20/2026

Thank you once again to everyone involved in our 9th Annual Diversity Dinner last Saturday. Seeing all of your wonderful faces and bringing the cultures of Kingston together is what the dinner is all about, and we can't wait to do it all again next year!

Please feel free to tag photos, send/share to those you see in them!

06/20/2026
THANK YOU! ❤️As we close out our thank-you posts for the 9th Annual Diversity Dinner, the Canadian Colours Kingston Foun...
06/19/2026

THANK YOU! ❤️

As we close out our thank-you posts for the 9th Annual Diversity Dinner, the Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation would like to extend a very special thank you to the volunteers, BGC South East staff, and everyone involved in preparing and serving the dinner.

Events like this do not happen because of one person or one organization. They happen because people show up — to set up tables, welcome guests, prepare food, guide families, support performers, serve meals, clean up, solve problems, and make sure everyone feels cared for throughout the evening.

A special thank you to Kirk Smallridge, Project Manager for the 9th Annual Diversity Dinner, for helping bring the many moving pieces of this event together; to Amanda and Chris at BGC South East for their leadership, coordination, and support throughout the planning and event day; to Jimmy Hassan and everyone involved in preparing the dinner; and to Amber Dawe of bvk Solutions for her support with event coordination, communications, and guest experience.

To every volunteer, staff member, and helping hand behind the scenes: thank you. Your care, time, and generosity helped create a welcoming evening rooted in community, inclusion, and celebration.

Event photos coming soon.

With gratitude, thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Diversity Dinner possible.

06/18/2026
THANK YOU! ❤️The Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the community groups...
06/18/2026

THANK YOU! ❤️

The Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the community groups, organizations, and partners who helped make the 9th Annual Diversity Dinner such a special evening.

Thank you to Resolve Counselling Services, Filipino Community Kingston, Ontario, Pakistan Canada Association of Kingston, Lunch by George, Kingston Police Community Volunteers, Kingston NetworkBuddy, Islamic Society of Kingston, Independent Living Centre Kingston, Frontenac Lennox & Addington Ontario Health Team, École élémentaire catholique Mgr-Rémi-Gaulin, City of Kingston, Kingston Jewish Council, Philippine Integrated Community of Kingston, Ontario, and BGC South East.

Your presence, support, and connection helped create a welcoming space for our community to gather, learn, celebrate, and share in the spirit of inclusion.

More thank yous to come!

Photos coming soon. To contribute to our album, please email [email protected]

More THANK YOUS! ❤️The Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the presenters...
06/17/2026

More THANK YOUS! ❤️

The Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the presenters and performers who helped make the 9th Annual Diversity Dinner such a meaningful and memorable evening.

Thank you to our emcee, Jan Murphy, for helping guide the evening with warmth and energy, and to our presenters, the BGC Youth Ambassadors and Vicki Keith, for sharing their voices, stories, and reflections with our community.

We are also so grateful to our performers, including the Kingston Bangladeshi Community Youth, Greater Kingston Chorus, PIC-KO Youth (Philippine Integrated Community of Kingston, ON), Courtney Kane, and Los Encantos.

Your words, music, performances, and presence helped bring the spirit of the evening to life and reminded us why inclusive spaces truly do make great places.

More thank yous to come!

Photos coming soon. To contribute to our album, please email [email protected]

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