Hamilton’s Anti-Racism Resource Centre is asking for community input

HAMILTON, ON - The Hamilton Anti-Racism Resource Centre (HARRC), a pilot project involving the City of Hamilton, McMaster University, and the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI) is undergoing revitalization and would like input from the community.

A community engagement plan is being developed in an effort to establish a more robust and relevant program for the residents of the City of Hamilton. These efforts include public consultations events, information tables at upcoming festivals, fairs, and events, as well as online survey tools. Look for these engagement opportunities and more beginning in June 2019.

The City of Hamilton and its partners recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion to our present and future success as a place to live, work and play, and we are looking forward to engaging our community in consultation to better understand the lived experiences of racism and the current needs and racism related issues faced by the residents of the Hamilton.

Quick facts

• HARRC was launched on April 4th, 2018 as a pilot project to gather information regarding racism related issues occurring in Hamilton, in order to better inform Council on community issues and concerns so that it may address racism and racism related issues in our City.
• On February 14, 2019 the HARRC pilot program was temporarily paused for a period of up to 12 months to allow the partners to review and renew plans to achieve its envisioned goals.

Citizens who require assistance during the temporary pause can contact:

City of Hamilton
Diversity and Inclusion Office
Phone: 905-546-2424 Ext. 8080
Email: [email protected]

McMaster University
Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO)
University Hall, Room 104
Phone: (905) 525-9140 Ext. 27581

Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion
423 King Street East
Phone: 905-297-4694
Email: [email protected]