Bitty Berlinghoff

Amber Price

The team at LIP is comprised of such kind, intelligent and good hearted human beings. By making space to truly listen to my input, they were able to integrate new knowledge into their organization with efficiency and expertise. Working with them was an honour, and the results of our time together are undeniably positive. Their team is so committed to ensuring the newcomers to Chilliwack have a solid home base to learn, grow and feel at home in; they are an inspiration to our entire city!

-Amber Price, Owner of The Bookman, Co-founder of Chilliwack Mural Festival

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Photo Contest

One of our Indigenous community partners noticed a lack of diversity in Chilliwack publications. In response, LIP proposed a multicultural photo contest that would include

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Art Mural

LIP received grant funding to partner with artist group Raven-Tacuara and the Chilliwack Mural Festival to invest in anti-racism. 4 conversation circles with participants of racialized identities met to

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Achieve Better Outcomes for Newcomers

We work collaboratively to draw from the best practices and ensure that the strategies we implement lead to successful integration and retention of newcomers. It’s about making a collective effort to create a positive impact.

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Support Economic and Social Growth

Our goal is to see every individual in Chilliwack—youth, women, families, seniors, and refugees—achieve their potential. We’re committed to responding to the community’s needs and ensuring support is available to help everyone thrive.

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Foster Community Engagement

We envision a community that embraces diversity and inclusion, where different groups—be it faith communities, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ2+, Francophones, newcomers, and all residents—share and learn from each other’s experiences and resources.

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Ensure Accessible Services

We strive to make the journey smoother for newcomers, with services that are easy to navigate and tailored to their needs. It’s about providing support that feels personal and directly helpful.

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Build a Welcoming Community

Our aim is to make Chilliwack a place where everyone feels they belong. It’s about fostering an environment where every member of the community is valued and connected.

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Chilliwack LIP Public Forum 2024

Our Public Forums are a great way to get involved and learn more about the Chilliwack LIP and how it works to benefit your community.

Thursday March 14th
at the Coast Hotel:
45920 First Ave, Chilliwack BC

Admission is free and lunch is provided

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Common Territory

A Documentary by Bear Image Productions & Chilliwack LIP

Stories of newcomers and Indigenous peoples who have experienced displacement and cultivated belonging in the traditional territories of the Stó:lō peoples (colonially known as the Fraser Valley).

The film features interviews with newcomer community members, and interviews with Indigenous community members, as the original peoples of this land, to highlight their shared experiences of facing the pressures of assimilation into dominant Canadian culture, while working to maintain their unique cultural identities, sense of belonging, and connection to the land through various means.

apply to screen common territory

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