Vital Signs Issue Area
Sustainable Cities and communities make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. In Greater Victoria’s 2022 Vital Signs Report, survey participants gave ‘Belonging and Engagement’ a B- grade (see pages 12 to 13). This issue is connected to Sustainable Development Goal 10 and 11: Reduced Inequalities and Sustainable Cities and Communities.Subscribe today
Episode 10 Guest Silvia Mangue Alene – Silvia Mangue Alene holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Human Resources from Camosun College and a post-graduate diploma in Intercultural Education from the University of Victoria and a Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Cornell University. Silvia is the co-founder and president of Kulea Culture Society, which purpose is to raise awareness about and reduce discrimination and stereotyping by engaging respect for equity, diversity and inclusion through education, information, consultation, programs, conferences, cross-cultural exchanges and research. Silvia is also the president of the BC Black History Awareness Society an organization that educates, disseminates and supports Black British Columbians’ achievements in past, present, and future. Bringing together diverse groups of people who have an interest in promoting education and learning about British Columbia and Canada’s Black History. Silvia currently works at the City of Victoria’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion office since June 2021.
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