Mission and Objectives

Purpose

 SIETAR BC is an incorporated non-profit organization and regional affiliate of SIETAR International, which shares in its purpose of promoting cooperative interactions and effective communication among peoples of diverse cultures, races and ethnic groups.

Mission

To encourage the development and application of knowledge, values and skills, which enable effective intercultural, inter-racial and inter-ethnic relations at the individual, group, organization and community levels.

Objectives

• To promote the goals of SIETAR International in British Columbia, Canada
• To raise intercultural awareness at all levels of society
• To encourage and develop knowledge, skills and values to facilitate intercultural interactions in the community
• To raise awareness of the intercultural professions and support those who practice them
• To promote cooperative interaction and build a network among members for mutual support and information exchange