The Edmonton Multicultural Coalition (EMC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2007 that recently became charitable in July 2021. Since its inception, EMC has worked with community leaders and organizations from ethno-cultural communities, members, the voluntary sector, and public institutions. As a result, individuals and groups from communities experience equitable access to resources and opportunities to improve their quality of life and hasten their integration into their new homeland. In addition, we have developed strong relationships with emerging immigrant and refugee community organizations through our capacity building and community animation model on activities to address racism, isolation, civic engagement, social inclusion, and equitable social integration.

We support leaders and individuals from ethno-cultural communities in strengthening the capacities of individuals, organizations, and, more broadly, their ethno-cultural communities. The coalition fosters collaborations between ethno-cultural communities and explores working opportunities with Indigenous and mainstream/dominant communities. This approach highlights equitable social integration among diverse community members and mutual positive transformation through building a respectful relationship.

The coalition is guided by the principles of inclusion, participatory learning, intercultural relationship-building, and community capacity building.