Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Committee Mandate
The committee works with the Town of Minto on matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure Minto lives up to its commitment to be a welcoming and inclusive rural community.
To the greatest extent possible, members from the community will represent a broad range of under-served and equity seeking groups such as but not limited to:
- Indigenous peoples
- LGBTQ2S+
- Newcomers, new Canadians
- Persons living in poverty
- Persons with disabilities
- Racialized people, people of diverse ethnic or cultural origin
- Seniors
- Women
- Youth
- 3-5 Community Members working in allyship
- The Director of Economic & Community Development and the Marketing and Community Development Coordinator or their designates will attend all meetings.
DEI Projects
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is proud to bring meaningful community events to Minto each year. These include:
- Black Heritage Month Event
- Clothing Swap initiatives that promote sustainability and accessibility,
- Gatherings that honour and celebrate Indigenous cultures and voices
- Food Pantries in every public library in Minto
Through these events, we aim to create opportunities for learning, connection, and belonging for everyone who calls Minto home.
Recognizing Diversity in Minto
At the Town of Minto, we’re committed to building a community where everyone feels welcome and valued. We recognize that our strength comes from our diversity, which is why we highlight days and months that honour inclusion, equity, and the many identities and experiences of our residents.
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee has selected these days based on those officially recognized by the Governments of Canada and Ontario, as well as the Diversity Calendar from the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI). While there are many meaningful observances each month, we will highlight those that are most relevant to Minto’s population.
By recognizing these important dates, we aim to promote awareness, understanding, and unity within our community. Let’s celebrate and learn together!
Days Recognized on Town of Minto Social Media
International Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27
National Day of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia - January 29
Black History Month
World Interfaith Harmony Week - February 1-7
Irish Heritage Month
International Women's Day - March 8
International Day to Combat Islamophobia - March 15
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - March 21
Muslim Women's Day - March 27
International Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31
Sikh Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month
Dutch Heritage Month
Community Living Month
Red Dress Day - May 5
National AccessAbility Week - Begins last Sunday in May
Filipino Heritage Month
Seniors Month
Pride Month
Juneteenth - June 19
National Indigenous People Day - June 21
Canadian Multiculturalism Day - June 27
International Non-Binary People's Day - July 14
Emancipation Day - August 1
International Youth Day - August 12
Ukrainian Heritage Day - September 7
Mennonite Heritage Week - 2nd week of September
Gender Equality Week - 4th week of September
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day - September 30
Canadian Islamic History Month
German Heritage Month
Latin American Heritage Month
International Day of Tolerance - November 20
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - November 25
Universal Human Rights Month
International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3
Chanukah - December 14 - 22
Christmas - December 25
Kwanzaa - December 26 - January 2
Members of the Committee
- Deputy Mayor Jean Anderson
- Ahmad Almohamad
- Kerry Ammerman
- Therese Boertien
- Heather Gray
- Peyton McBeth
- Brittany Reis
- Jokelee Vanderkop
- Mabel Amapali
- Alicia Becker
- Sarah Bowers-Peter
- Caitlin Hall
- Jessica Rowden
- Stefen Von Muhlenen
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Working Group within DEI
Minto Pride
Minto Pride was founded in 2019 and operates as a working group within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, a committee of council of the Town of Minto
Run by a small group of volunteers, Minto Pride encourages inclusion, and increases visibility, of the LGBTQ2S+ community in the Town of Minto, while promoting education on the diversity of gender, sex and sexual identity.
Harriston, Palmerston, and Clifford are diverse and growing communities in Minto. We strive to bring people from a variety of walks of life together to create a shared society where there is room to learn from, socialize with, and get to know each other.
We celebrate Pride by holding events and advocating for the LGBTQ2S+ community. Past events have included our annual Pride in Park event in June, Drag nights, Socials, Hikes, Trivia nights, and more.
Since the creation of our group, we’ve successfully advocated for the Pride flag to be flown at Town Hall during June, presented to Council on the importance of Pride, and fundraised for the installation of an Inclusive Pride Crosswalk in Harriston, and Pride Banners in Harriston, Palmerston and Clifford.
These are small steps on the rural road of equity that led to making Minto a place where all families want to belong.
Do you want to stay up to date on our events and happenings? Get in contact, or simply show your support? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram or email us at town.minto.pride@gmail.com. Visit our website at www.mintopride.ca.
