Multiculturalism Advisory Committee

Meetings

  • Wednesday February 19, 2025
  • Wednesday April 16, 2025 
  • Wednesday June 18, 2025
  • Wednesday September 17, 2025
  • Wednesday November 19, 2025

All meetings are scheduled from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and located at Coquitlam City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC unless otherwise stated. 

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas for the meetings will be available typically one week before the meeting date. For more information, please email the City Clerk’s Office or call 604-927-3010.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • Councillor Matt Djonlic, Chair
  • Councillor Brent Asmundson, Vice-Chair

Citizen Representatives

  • Parmis Bagher Zadeh
  • Tina Balachandran
  • Leo Chen
  • Carolina Echeverri
  • Honore Gbedze
  • Ann Johannes
  • Nikki Kasravi
  • Bita Rezaei
  • Edgar Sanchez
  • Lucie Wee

Mandate

The Multiculturalism Advisory Committee:

  • Fosters awareness and understanding of the City’s multicultural population and diversity;
  • Initiates and facilitates discussion around existing and emerging multiculturalism issues;
  • Identifies barriers relative to citizen involvement in the community;
  • Reviews and provides input to Council regarding the City of Coquitlam’s Multiculturalism policy;
  • Assists in the development of a multiculturalism policy implementation strategy for the City of Coquitlam;
  • Identifies opportunities for public education and discussion regarding multiculturalism in the City; and
  • Provides input into the development and implementation of programs and services that enhance the culture of the community and create educational opportunities.

Work Plan

The Committee’s annual Work Plan is approved by Council.

Terms of Reference