#ITSTARTS with knowledge
Midhurst/March 14, 2024 – With ITSTARTS month continuing across the region, the County of Simcoe is sharing more upcoming educational and training to promote multiculturalism and support inclusion, acceptance, and equity across the region.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21, 2024
The Simcoe County LIP and community champions will be screening a series of documentaries on March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, in Council Chambers at the County Administration Centre. Documentaries include:
- 10 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. – nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up
Please note: this film deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised. - 12:20 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. – Remember Africville
- 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Journey to Justice
- 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Under the Willow Tree: Pioneer Chinese Women in Canada
Screenings are being presented to the public free of charge, courtesy of the National Film Board.
Equity in Action: Building Inclusive Workplaces employer training session – March 26, 2024
The Simcoe County LIP and community champions will be screening a ser
Employers are encouraged to join us for the Equity in Action: Building Inclusive Workplaces, facilitated by the Harmony Movement. This free employer training session will be focused on improving communication and understanding between diverse groups in a workplace setting and supporting participants to have informed conversations when issues of inequity and discrimination arise.
| EVENT | Equity in Action: Building Inclusive Workplaces employer training session |
| Date | Tuesday, March 26, 2024 |
| Time | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Location | County of Simcoe Administration Centre 1110 Highway 26 Midhurst, ON |
| RSVP | Register online at https://shortURL.ca/itstarts2024 |
About ITSTARTS Month
#ITSTARTS is a month-long campaign running every March across Simcoe County that supports settlement and integration while promoting welcoming communities. The campaign has been running for eight years and is nationally recognized for its innovative approach. Several Community Champions and partners across the region support the campaign, which also receives significant community engagement online.
#ITSTARTS with you
To take part in this social movement, complete an #ITSTARTS card and share a photo or video through social media using the hashtag #ITSTARTS. Be sure to tag @simcoecounty (Twitter), @CountyofSimcoe (Facebook) and @CountyofSimcoe (Instagram)!
To get your #ITSTARTS cards in English, French, or a number of other languages, visit simcoe.ca/itstarts. The site also offers helpful resources, tips, and tools on taking safe and purposeful action against racism and discrimination.
About the County of Simcoe
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.