Traditional Land Acknowledgement
The Town of Cobourg respectfully acknowledge that we are located in the traditional and treaty territory of the Michi Saagiig (Mississauga) and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations.
We respectfully acknowledge that the Williams Treaties First Nations have been stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters, and that today remain vigilant over their health and integrity for generations to come.
In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we acknowledge that these treaties have not always been honoured, and often they’ve been broken. We also acknowledge that we are all a part of building good relations.
We are all a Treaty people.
Black History Month 2024 |
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Public Notice: Town of Cobourg Celebrates Black History Month, Embracing Diversity, and Inclusion Activities Include:The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division is proud to present a series of events coordinated by the Town’s Equity Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator. These events highlight achievements of black Canadians, provide opportunities for learning and understanding through cultural education as well as tools to develop cultural programming to help all residents find community. Black History Month Installation Community Conversations: Building In and Up (Professional Development) Artist Spotlight: My Beautiful Curly Hair Book reading by author Arya Holder and daughter Kiana. This family event will foster open dialogue about different cultural attributes while celebrating creative expression of black culture with the mantra "All hair is good!” Williams Academy Student Stories In a resounding commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse community, the Town of Cobourg emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the ongoing need for racial equality and justice. The Town stands united against discrimination and prejudice in all forms, implementing policies and community initiatives to ensure a community that values and respects the perspectives and experiences of all residents. |
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy |
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As part of the Council Resolution, and the signing to become a member of the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities, the Town of Cobourg created an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 2022-2026 Strategy. This page will have all the up to date information on the Town of Cobourg's strides in becoming more equitable, diverse, and inclusive. The Town of Cobourg is incorporating their Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion into the Accessibility work we are completing through the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. |
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee of Council |
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The Town of Cobourg's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee of Council has been established and held their first meeting on March 25, 2021. They will meet on the second Thursday of every month via Zoom teleconferencing at 6:00 p.m. EST. If you self-identify as Indigenous and would like to participate as a voting member of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee of Council, please contact Yasmyn Belle, Accessibility Coordinator, at diversity@cobourg.ca! You can read the Terms of Reference for the EDI Advisory Committee of Council. |
Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities |
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Mayor John Henderson has signed a declaration to have Cobourg join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (CIM) through the Canadian Commission of UNESCO to continue to support diversity and inclusion and to work against racism and discrimination locally on January 4th, 2021. Read the full press release to learn more about the Town of Cobourg's commitment to end racism and discrimination. |
Personal Pronouns |
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Town of Cobourg employees can include their personal gender pronouns in their email signature block. This is optional, not mandatory. We have let our employees know that this is optional and to do so if they feel comfortable. Using someone’s correct personal pronouns is a way to respect them and create an inclusive environment. It can be offensive or harassing to guess at someone’s pronouns and refer to them using those pronouns if that is not how that person wants to be known. Or, worse, actively choosing to ignore the pronouns someone has stated that they go by could imply the oppressive notion that intersex, transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people do not or should not exist. When we use pronouns like “she” or “he” to identify a person without asking them what pronouns they use, we might be making an assumption about that person’s gender that differs from their gender identity. Some people express their gender in a non-binary way and use pronouns such as they/them or ze/hir/hirs. People who look to be one gender to you may identify as another gender. |
Women in Governance Program: Leadership and Mentoring Program |
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The Town of Cobourg has announced and approved the Women in Governance: Leadership and Mentoring Program. This program is designed to begin to break down the barriers for women to enter into the political sphere, whether they are starting their careers or wanting to pivot to something new. The Women in Governance: Leadership and Mentoring Program is a twelve (12) week program for women and gender non-conforming individuals to learn more about working in public sector. The program will allow each participant to be matched with a mentor who identifies as a woman or gender non-conforming and is an elected official. Applications are now closed for the program - keep a watch for our next cohort! |
Dates of Significance Calendar |
| The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (EDIAC) is requesting that Council endorse the 2022 Dates of Significance Calendar as selected by the EDIAC. |
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