City council declares opposition to discrimination
Kamloops has a pretty good track record for embracing diversity.
The city was the first in B.C. to have an African Canadian city councillor, when John Freemont Smith was elected in the early 1900s. Kamloops can also boast the first Chinese Canadian mayor in North America, Peter Wing, and the first Aboriginal MP, Len Marchand.
However, as racial tensions mount and division among people groups increases around the world, Kamloops City Council is now working to ensure diversity continues to be celebrated in this community.
A declaration against racism and discrimination was made at Tueday’s council meeting, championed by Councillor Arjun Singh.