Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
As part of our ongoing commitment to celebrating and honouring the diverse fabric of our community, the Town of Aurora is continuing its work on several important initiatives, including:
- Black History Month
- Indigenous History Month
- Emancipation Day
- Multicultural Festival
- Culture Days
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Menorah Lighting Ceremony
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Indigenous Relations Committee
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategic Plan
- Sport Plan
- Gender Equity in Sport
- Recreation programs and leadership opportunities
- Fair Access
- Community Partnership Grant
- DEI Calendar
This work is made possible through strong partnerships with many community organizations, including the following:
- The ABLE Network
- Aurora Black Community Association
- Aurora Black Caucus
- Canadian Tire Jumpstart
- Canadian Women & Sport
- Centre for Immigrant and Community Services
- Municipal Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Group
- York Pride
For more information on diversity and inclusion, and the many cultures and language groups that call Aurora home, please visit:
- York Region Diversity and Inclusion
- York Region Inclusive Language Guide
- Town of Aurora Census Profile, 2021
- Building a Foundation for Change: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2019-2022
- Government of Canada - Guide on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Terminology
- pflag Canada
- The 519
- York Region Children’s Aid Society – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Resources & Community Directory
Diversity and Inclusion Mural
The Town of Aurora values diversity and inclusion and works to celebrate every member of our incredible community. Thanks to community input, our generous sponsors – Desjardins Insurance, SmartCentres, The Lind Realty Team and Unique Media Solutions – as well as the talented artists at Moonlight Murals Collective, the Community Builds Community mural honours the diversity of our community and the vibrancy it adds to our Town.
Community Builds Community depicts hands of various ethnicities and genders sewing a quilted blanket that contains patches reflective of many cultures and language groups that call the Town of Aurora home. The mural’s theme is unity through diversity and inclusion, and it speaks to how prosperous communities are created by people coming together to weave different identities and traditions into something beautiful.
Community Builds Community is located on the north wall of the Lind Realty Team building at 15105 Yonge Street.
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Town of Aurora
100 John West Way
Aurora ON L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-1375 or 905-727-3123
Fax: 905-726-4769
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