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Multiculturalism in Huron County broader than most would expect
Steph Smith
QM! Agency
The Multicultural Associa-
tion Perth -Huron has been
an integral part of bringing
together newcomers and
communities all over Huron
County in order to educate
people and create
relationships.
The association itself was
started by a group of volun-
teers and ran informally for
about two years before it's
official launch in October
2013 after the United Way
Perth -Huron began provid-
ing more structure.
Ryan Erb, executive
director of United Way
Perth -Huron, said the pro-
ject has met their expecta-
tions, with the association
seeing a lot of success in its
first formal year.
"It has absolutely met our
expectations," he explained.
"We've seen well over 200
family units come through
the association. These indi-
viduals also represent over
50 countries!"
Erb said the association has
also had a lot of luck in provid-
ing unique mukicultural events
to bring both newcomers and
the community together. He
said the main purpose of the
association is to provide referral
services for newcomers, but
ultimately also to bring aware-
ness to residents already living
in Huron County that the area
has many different cultures
present.
"The association puts on
events to draw people from
around the area in order to
build connections and rela-
tionships," Erb said. "Some
of these events include the
Multicultural Festival held in
Goderich this past June and
the upcoming Savour Strat-
ford Festival, which will fea-
ture a lot of unique and cul-
tural foods:'
Erb said there are a sur-
prising number of differing
cultures that make up Huron
County. He said many of
these individuals or families
have lived in Huron County
for years or generations, but
may not have integrated well
into the community because
of language barriers or not
having a sense of belonging.
"Huron County is starting
to see the spill over effect,
meaning the cities where
newcomers usually move to
are coming to full capacity,"
Erb said. "Naturally, when
the cities run out of room,
people will start spreading
out. An influx of culture is
something that will happen
in Huron County, it's just a
matter of time."
Erb said another draw to
Huron County is the amount
of lower -skill work opportuni-
ties; although he said other
counties, like Perth, have
more. He said areas with a lot
of lower skillwork opportuni-
ties are also a second choice
for those who originally
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sought employment in larger
cities like Toronto.
"Huron County, for its
size, is also rich in cultural
heritage," Erb said. "With
more of these cultural assets
in comparison to other
counties of our size, that
alone really sets a strong
basis for drawing people
here."
Erb said the biggest chal-
lenge the association faces is
just trying to establish every-
thing necessary to run a
strong organization.
"Establishing includes
finding volunteers who are
willing to dedicate their time
to helping newcomers, as
well as coming up with the
policies and procedures,"
Erb said. "The goal is also to
get the association funded,
with it graduating from part-
nering with the United Way
in approximately the next
two years, in order for the
association to move on to
something bigger."
Steph Smith, 1:1M1 Agency
The Multicultural Association of Perth -Huron, a project of United Way,
was out to support the Multicultural Festival is Goderich. From left
to right Mark Herlzberger, chair of the steering committee for the
Multicultural Association of Perth -Huron, Jennifer Mills, a member
of the steering committee and Dr. GezaWordofa, the associations
founder. The association has had a successful first year.
As for the overall multicul-
turalism in Huron County,
Erb said there is a lot more
than one would expect
because there are so many
countries represented.
"I think the multiculturalism
of the area is changing more
than people know or under-
stand," Erb said.
Blyth Festival offering complimentary tickets
for veterans to Billy Bishop Goes to War
Special to the Expositor
In recognition of those who
serve their country, Blyth
Festival is offering compli-
mentary tickets to the even-
ing performance of Billy
Bishop Goes to War on Tues.,
July 22 for members of the
Canadian Armed Forces (cur-
rent or retired). To reserve
your two free tickets simply
call the Blyth Festival Box
Office at 519-523-9300 or toll
free 1-877-862-5984.
As Billy Bishop Goes to War is
sponsored by the Royal Cana-
dian Legion Branch 420 and
Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 420,
members of any branch of the
Royal Canadian Legion may
purchase $20 tickets to any per-
formance of this World War One
story.
In this brand new "made in
Blyth" production, director Janet
Amos has created a humorous
and heartfelt show that brings
Bishop's heroic exploits to life.
Robert Reid of the Waterloo
Region Record calls it a "soar-
ing" production.
"The incomparable J.D.
Nicholsen "delivers a superb
performance" (Waterloo Region
Record) as the war hero, and
almost 20 other characters
Bishop encounters in his adven-
tures; from a Brigade Com-
mander to Lady St. Helier from
Sir Hugh Cecil to the Lovely
Helene, Nicholsen changes
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Born in Owen Sound, the
second of three children, Air
Marshal William Avery "Billy"
Bishop, VC, CB, DSO & Bar,
MC, DFC, ED, LL.D. (Feb. 8,
1894 - Sept. 11, 1956) was a
Canadian First World War fly-
ing ace, officially credited with
seventy-two victories, making
him the top pilot in the British
Empire.
Written and composed in
1978 by John MacLachan Gray
in collaboration with Eric Peter-
son, Billy Bishop Goes to War is
one of Canada's most successful
and enduring plays. It is on stage
at Blyth Festival until Aug. 15.
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