Diversity and Inclusiveness at the Town of BWG
The Diversity and Inclusiveness Action Plan will be presented to Council at their regular meeting on February 16, 2021. Please
review the plan and
provide any feedback by Wednesday, February 10 in order for it to be included in the report to Council.
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The death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, ignited worldwide protests against the unjust treatment of Black men, women and children. The protests – including peaceful gatherings held in Bradford West Gwillimbury this past June, have spurred a global “call to action” to close the racial divide that has subjected the Black community to centuries of oppression and inequality.
In the summer of 2020, Mayor Rob Keffer began working with members of local Black and People of Colour communities to share their views and experiences. This group has evolved into the Mayor’s Anti-Racism Advisory Panel, which advises the Mayor on the development, implementation and monitoring of Town policies, programs and initiatives that support anti-racism efforts in the municipality and beyond.
On September 1, 2020, Council of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury passed an anti-racism resolution (see below) through which Council committed to take a leadership role in the effort to end discrimination and racism.
The
BWG Diversity and Inclusiveness Action Plan is the first step towards delivering upon that commitment. It sets out a number of actions that will drive us towards a better future for the Black and racialized members of our town. In time, the scope of the plan will be expanded to address the plight of all marginalized communities such that the Town’s diversity will truly be embraced and all will have an equal opportunity to fulfill their dreams. Please have a look at the plan and
share your comments with us.
