There’s a day of the year for something, but this should be something to strive for year-round.
Today, March 21st, we observe the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
While the declaration is universal, local actions speak volumes.
A pillar of Mississippi Mills Council’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan is a commitment toward fostering a welcoming, inclusive, active and healthy community.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is a call to action for individuals, organizations and all levels of government to work to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination, injustice, systemic racism and hate.
It’s a day to reflect on progress made toward ending racism, but also to address the challenges Indigenous peoples and racialized and religious minority communities in Canada continue to endure.
By Rick Stow