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#ITSTARTS campaign continues with cultural competency workshop

Residents are also encouraged to share images and videos via social media of their culinary experiences throughout the month of March
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NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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#ITSTARTS continues as Simcoe County residents demonstrate their welcoming nature and help to promote multiculturalism and acceptance in our communities.

#ITSTARTS aims to raise awareness about multiculturalism and reduce racism and discrimination in our communities. The social movement encourages Simcoe County residents to complete an #ITSTARTS card and share a photo or video through social media using the hashtag #ITSTARTS.

Residents are asked to tag @simcoecounty (Twitter), @CountyofSimcoe (Facebook) and @ExperienceSimcoeCounty (Instagram) in their messages. The campaign runs until March 31, 2019.

As part of the 2019 #ITSTARTS campaign, the County of Simcoe Local Immigration Partnership invites campaign participants to attend two exciting events on March 21 for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. These learning workshops are intended to help interested community stakeholders advance on the cultural competency learning spectrum and provide insights on the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Event details are provided below:

Barrie:
Date: Thursday, March 21
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: 5 Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West, Barrie

Orillia:
Date: Thursday, March 21
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Tudhope McIntyre Boardroom, 50 Andrew Street South, Orillia

Reminder to residents to also share images and videos of their culinary experiences throughout the month. #ITSTARTS cards, available in both English and French, are available through local libraries. It can also be downloaded through www.simcoe.ca/Itstarts which hosts resources, tips, and tools on taking safe and purposeful action against racism and discrimination.

The Cookbook is also available on the webpage. Videos and photos throughout the month will be shared and promoted through the County’s website and social media channels.

The initiative, in its third year, is supported by the Local Immigration Partnership including Barrie Public Library, City of Barrie, Georgian College, the Ethnic Mosaic Alliance, Lakehead University, OPP, Simcoe County District School Board, South Simcoe Police, Welcome Centre Immigrant Services (mobile unit), YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka.  

County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.

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