This is Akonite, chair of Vancoufur. I was never actually approached for any information or fielded any questions in regards to this article.
The font mentioned in the article was actually not on the splash page for 6 hours before being removed (on our own accord, without being asked) as we saw it to portray a stereotype. We are doing all we can to properly research and present only factual information when our site actually goes live (it's actually only a placeholder at the moment, created in a couple hours to hold the address).
My quote from twitter is unfortunately quite out of context, which is both unfortunate and insulting.
I can be available if ever someone wants to have a calm and educated dialogue regarding multiculturalism. I would like our staff to be able to portray the theme in as respectful a manner as possible. To date only one person has done so and the left with 'cautious optimism'.
Shying away from celebrating our cities place as one of the most multicultural places in North America is not something I plan to do. But I do plan to do it as correctly and in good faith as possible.
Interesting article.
This is Akonite, chair of Vancoufur. I was never actually approached for any information or fielded any questions in regards to this article.
The font mentioned in the article was actually not on the splash page for 6 hours before being removed (on our own accord, without being asked) as we saw it to portray a stereotype. We are doing all we can to properly research and present only factual information when our site actually goes live (it's actually only a placeholder at the moment, created in a couple hours to hold the address).
My quote from twitter is unfortunately quite out of context, which is both unfortunate and insulting.
I can be available if ever someone wants to have a calm and educated dialogue regarding multiculturalism. I would like our staff to be able to portray the theme in as respectful a manner as possible. To date only one person has done so and the left with 'cautious optimism'.
Shying away from celebrating our cities place as one of the most multicultural places in North America is not something I plan to do. But I do plan to do it as correctly and in good faith as possible.
Thanks, (this is all I will be posting here)
Akonite
Chair
Vancoufur.ca