Representatives of the government of foreign countries.
Groups whose members have joined together on a voluntary basis to work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; which organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally, nationally and/or internationally; and which seek to encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.
Libraries or other organizations that maintain resource centres or special collections of materials which relate to the culture and history of specific ethnocultural groups.
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent and/or travelling collections of artifacts which foster an understanding of the material and intellectual culture, traditions and experiences of people from a diversity of cultures.
Organizations that offer musical performances which feature vocal and/or instrumental music from different cultures around the world that have long established folk traditions which are uniquely their own.
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals who have an interest in singing, playing or listening to music from other cultures around the world.
Programs that offer productions like Japanese Noh drama or Kyogen comic theatre; Chinese, Thai, Turkish or Indonesian shadow theatre; Rakugo (Japanese sit-down comedy or comic story telling); or Kabuki theatre which are representative of the theatrical traditions of specific cultures.
A variety of multicultural services for youth.
Fellowship organizations such as Sons of Italy that provide an opportunity for individuals who have a common cultural heritage to meet and socialize through dances, parties, picnics, barbecues, events for children and other companionable activities.
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of one or more specific ethnocultural groups.
Programs that coordinate heritage events that celebrate the culture of one community but are open for all to enjoy such as Greek festivals, Chinese New Year celebrations, Oktoberfests and Caribana parades which feature music, art, crafts, dance, food, games, drama and other activities that reflect the cultural heritage, traditions and skills of a particular community, culture or era.
Programs that provide classes or individual instruction for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in another language.
Multipurpose centres that serve as focal points for specific ethnocultural groups within the community.
Specific neighbourhoods within communities that have marketplaces, shops, restaurants, entertainment and other amenities that reflect the cultural heritage and traditions of different ethnocultural groups.
Programs that sponsor, organize and promote festivals, parades, fairs, memorial celebrations and other activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.