Note: For expert assistance on government publication material---both print and electronic---contact the University of Washington Government Publications Section. The collection is open to the public and is a depository for the U.S. federal government, Washington State, the United Nations and Canada. Many local municipal and county documents are acquired as well.

BC Advisory Council on Multiculturalism. Vancouver: British Columbia Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights.
This provincial government ministry publishes a variety of relevant documents, such as:
A Multicultural Video and Film Resource List, 1993-1994 [1993?]
Directory of B.C. Multicultural Anti-Racism & Immigrant Service Organizations (2000-)

Oregon Commission on Black Affairs
http://www.ocba.state.or.us/
Although this commission lost its funding in 2003, due to budget cuts, it still maintains a web presence. Its purpose is to monitor existing programs and legislation at the state government level, to act as a liaison between the government and the African American community and to encourage African American participation in the state government process.

Oregon Fair Employment Practices Advisory Committee.
Formed in 1949 with the passage of Oregon's Fair Employment Practices Act, the Committee investigated discriminatory labor practices within the state. It also produced a range of educational materials for distribution to employers, unions and schools.

Washington State Commission on African American Affairs
http://www.caa.wa.gov/index.html
The Commission is an excellent resource for citizens and for information concerning Washington State's African American population. Formally established in 1992. it supports and encourages the development and implementation of policies and practices to improve the health and well-being of the African American community. ,/p>

Washington State Minority and Justice Commission
http://www.courts.wa.gov/committee/?fa=committee.home&committee_id=84,
A part of the Washington State Courts, this commission is a rich source of published materials, including annual reports, a newsletter, a number of special topic reports and other publications, many of which are available electronically.