Anti-Black Racism
The Regional Municipality of Durham recognizes the presence of anti-Black racism and strives to build safe and healthy communities where everyone feels valued and is treated with dignity and respect. We condemn all forms of systems of oppression which deny individuals the right to equitable treatment, access and fairness.
We continue to believe that it is possible to engage our employees and community in anti-racism conversations through open, respectful, factual dialogue. This work can only be done when we listen to the voices of Black, Indigenous and racialized communities as we strive to be strong and trustworthy allies.
The Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce is part of the Region's commitment to develop and implement an Anti-Racism Framework to ensure a healthy workplace and to address racism within the communities the Region serves.
On October 14, 2020, the Anti-Black Racism Town Hall and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Follow-up report was presented during a Committee of the Whole meeting.
The purpose of this report is to outline the background, work in progress and recommended actions to address corporate and community concerns related to anti-Black racism and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Make the Connection: Intention, Impact and Transformation Anti-Black Racism Town Hall - March 18, 2021
Durham Region residents were invited to join the town hall discussion on how the Region can confront systemic anti-Black racism and journey towards organizational change, equity and inclusion.
Durham Region's Anti-Black Racism Town Hall - August 6, 2020
Durham Region residents were invited to ask questions, listen in, and share stories/ideas about how the Region can address systemic anti-Black racism in our community at a virtual Anti-Black Racism Town Hall.
Durham Black Educators Network
In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada.
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