Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Land Acknowledgement

The Township of Uxbridge is situated on the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe people. We acknowledge that these lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and are home to many Indigenous communities. We honour, recognize, and respect this nation and Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of the lands and waters on which we now live, work and play.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Township of Uxbridge has adopted an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint as an important tool to assist us in creating a more inclusive, connected, and welcoming community. As a provider of public services, we have a responsibility to ensure all people are welcome and included in all that we do.

The blueprint also helps the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge build a more inclusive and engaged workplace. We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace engages employees, strengthens teams, and improves organizational performance— and that means better service to our community.

This blueprint will assist us as we:

accelerate equity, elevate diversity and foster a culture of inclusion,
recognize the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada and reconciliation work needed in our community,
update the Township’s employment practices, training and resources to help employees understand how to support diversity and inclusion,
deliver accessible, inclusive, and age-friendly programs, services and facilities,
provide leadership to our community by denouncing discrimination, harassment and hate and providing opportunities to develop awareness, understanding and elevate the full diversity of our community.

EDI Initiatives To Date:

The Township of Uxbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is dedicated to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. The Township is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its community and organization, and welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women, persons who live with disabilities, people from 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and people from diverse communities. When requested, the Township of Uxbridge will accommodate applicants throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process, pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. These commitments also apply to our Board and Committee recruitment and selection processes. In addition:

The Township of Uxbridge was an Employer Partner at Hiring Immigrant Professional Talent (HIP-T) workshop put on by Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre’s New Immigrant Welcome Centre;
Advertising job postings through Black North Initiative and Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre HIP-T program;
Mandatory Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) anti-racism training for all staff;
Staff participation in dates of significance;
Community programs through Library highlighting mental health, black history month, various cultural celebrations;
Became a proud member of the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities;
Watch our 2021 Black History Month Feature;
International Women’s Day Event and International Men's Day Event, with over 100 registrants from the community;

In Progress Objectives

Establish a Diversity Talent Attraction Strategy
Ongoing Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Training for staff
Build a Pathway of Inclusion in Elgin Park
Work towards fulfilling Truth and Reconciliation directives

Dates of Significance

The Township of Uxbridge recognizes dates of significance through flag-raising, banner programs, public messaging, staff/community engagement and/or certificates of proclamation. To request recognition for a date of significance please contact info@uxbridge.ca.

January 24 - Bell Let’s Talk Day
January 27 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 29 - National Day of Action Against Islamophobia
February - Black History Month
February 23 - Anti-bullying Awareness
March - Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month
March 8 - International Women’s Day
March 21 - World Down Syndrome Day
April - Autism Month
April 2 - World Autism Day
April 22 - Earth Day
April 28 - National Day of Mourning
May - Asian Heritage Month
May - Community Living Month
May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB)
May 28 - Menstrual Health Day
May 30 - National Accessibility Week
June - Seniors Month
June - Indigenous History Month
June - Pride Month
June 15 - World Elder Abuse Day
June 21 - National Indigenous People’s Day
July 1 - Canada Day
August 1 - Emancipation Day (CA)
August 9 - International Day of the World's Indigenous People
August 12 - International Youth Day
August 19 - World Humanitarian Day
August 23 - International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
August 31 - International Day for People of African Descent
September - Big Brothers Big Sisters Month
September - Mesothelioma Awareness Month
September - National Hunger Action Month
September 15 - 21 Legion Week
September 30 - National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
November 8 - Indigenous Veterans Day
November 11 - Remembrance Day
November 19 - International Men’s Day
November 20 - Transgender Day of Remembrance
December - Christian Heritage Month
December 3 - International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 6 - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Proclamations for the Month:

Council proclaims 2024 the Year of the 150th Anniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery!

November 5^th-11^th – Veterans’ Week
November 8th – Indigenous Veterans Day
November 11th – Remembrance Day
November 13th – World Kindness Day
November 19th – International Men’s Day
November 11-15th – Anti-Bullying Week
November 20th – Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 25th – White Ribbon Campaign