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Jane Dickson arrived in Terrace in 1975 and began volunteering. She is an example of life long service.  Jane was the Co-Chair of the Terrace & District Multicultural Association until its dissolution. Terrace & District Multicultural Association established Skeena Diversity Society in 2000 and Jane played an active role in its creation. She has remained a board member ever since, and was part of creating the International Cooking program and leading anti-racism training.

 

She has been Chair of the Terrace Food Association and is currently the secretary treasurer, a supporter and active participant with the Terrace Women’s Centre and Women & Development. She served 22 years on the Board of the Terrace Art Gallery.
 
She has received the Volunteer Recognition Award from the Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA) and the BC Community Achievement Award for her service to the community.

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Jane believes in building a strong, healthy community where the many diverse cultures work together to build sustainable, effective changes in Terrace for the betterment of all.​