The Hecate Strait Employment Development Society is proud to be releasing Book of Rainbows this weekend, which highlights the contributions of Rupertites to the economic development of the region.
Hecate Strait Employment Development Society's Kathy Bedard said she came up with the concept of the book when she arrived in Prince Rupert a number of years ago.
"When I moved here, what really struck me was the cornucopia of cultures within the community and how rich that has made Prince Rupert and the area. For the most part, everybody works together ... I thought this would be a good way to celebrate how a community comes together to get something done," Bedard said.
Book of Rainbows is a collection of First Nations, immigrants and community newcomers' stories about their contributions to the economic development of the North
Coast.
Sixty-four individuals share their stories in the Book of Rainbows, explaining why families decided to live in Prince Rupert, how their family got here and their contributions to the economic development of the area.
"There's some great representation from the whole community," Bedard said.
The Book of Rainbows will be launched at the Multicultural Expo event being held on Saturday, Nov. 23, during Multi-Cultural Week in Prince Rupert. 500 copies have been printed for the release.
"There will be multi-cultural groups in attendance providing food and entertainment. It's going to be quite a production," Bedard said, adding the individuals featured in the book will also be at the event.
The event will be at the Ceremonial Hall in the Museum of Northern BC between noon and 5 p.m.