Together Against Hate Durham

Together Against Hate Durham is a bold new initiative of the Region of Durham. Supported by a grant from the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s National Anti-Racism Fund, the program is a direct response to recent hate incidents and builds on the Region’s other anti-hate related programs.

Informed by a coalition of 39 community partners, Together Against Hate Durham empowers municipalities, organizations, institutions, and individuals with the tools and knowledge needed to take meaningful action against hate in all its forms.

The initiative has three strategic phases:

• Phase one saw the establishment of a coalition of 35 community partners who laid the groundwork for the coordinated, community-driven action of the program via a public awareness campaign.
• Phase two focused on public education by creating mixed-media resources that help individuals recognize, report, and respond to hate activity, while supporting those affected.
• Phase three consists of hosting an Anti-Hate Conference, as well as presenting policy recommendations to Durham Regional Council, guided by the Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce.

Anti-Hate Conference

This full-day event will explore the campaign’s effort to raise public awareness and education about hate-related issues, while mobilizing communities to take action. Participants will also have a unique opportunity to help shape anti-hate policy recommendations in Durham Region. The event also features a keynote speaker and panel discussion.

• Date: Friday November 7, 2025 
• Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Location: Ajax Community Centre (75 Centennial Road, Ajax)

Register to attend by Friday October 31 online at durham.ca/TogetherAgainstHateDurhamConference

Together Against Hate Durham Resource Toolkit

The following resources have been developed in partnership with the Together Against Hate Durham coalition and can be printed, downloaded and shared.

Survey

This survey is designed to gather community feedback on the Together Against Hate Durham initiative. 

Policy Recommendations

One of the objectives of the Together Against Hate Durham initiative is to create and present at least five public policy recommendations to Regional Council. The partner coalition is working with the community to determine what kind of policies are needed to help Durham Region become safer and more inclusive.

More details to come.

External Resource Guide

The Together Against Hate coalition has curated a collection of external resources and guides that address various aspects of hate activity. These materials are designed to support public education, raise awareness, and empower communities to take action. Visit the guide to access tools, information, and support to help build a safe, more inclusive Durham Region.