ITSTARTS Month

#ITSTARTS is a public awareness campaign designed to take a proactive step towards addressing racism and discrimination in Simcoe County.

#ITSTARTS works to promote a unified community that encourages collective action against racism and discrimination.

The campaign runs every year during the month of March. 

If you’d like to get involved in the campaign, you can: 

1. Request cards from the Local Immigration Partnership (sclip@simcoe.ca).  Multilingual digital copies are available for download on this webpage below.

2. Share your message on social media using the hashtag #ITSTARTS and tagging the County of Simcoe: 

X / Twitter – @simcoecounty 
Facebook – @CountyofSimcoe 
Instagram – @countyofsimcoe 
​LinkedIn – @CountyofSimcoe 

​​Your posts may include campaign cards, #ITSTARTS selfie frames, or content related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. All posts promoting unified communities are welcome!​​

3. Perform acts of inclusivity within your sphere of influence (i.e. book or film club, multicultural celebrations). 

4. Join the Simcoe County Diversity Hub for additional resources. Contact sclip@simcoe.ca for access.