This bulletin summarizes some key trends regarding persons who identify with racialized groups in Hamilton based on data from the 2021 Census. The term ‘racialized,’ which includes both visible...
Racialized Population in Hamilton 2021
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Equity and Inclusion
We’re building a more equitable and inclusive Hamilton.
Thousands of Hamiltonians face stigma, discrimination, and hate in our community because of their background, identity, and/or status.
Our equity and inclusion projects aim to make Hamilton a safer, more caring and equitable community for all residents through:
- Increasing community engagement
- Encouraging community participation
- Building relationships between communities
- Reducing disparities between community groups
- Promoting education about the effects of social exclusion + the power of belonging
We are active members of:
Fact From Fiction: Unpacking Gender Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom
Join us for an engaging online event on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 12:00PM. This event aims to shed light on the important topic of gender diversity and inclusion in the classroom. We will...
Hamilton A Belonging City: Launch of Hamilton for All & Anti-Hate Toolkit
As you know, emboldened acts of hatred are plaguing Hamilton and the rest of the world. A coalition of many organizations and individuals formed No Hate in the Hammer in 2019 to address acts of Hate...
It’s time to ‘listen, learn and act’ to address hate in Hamilton
Celebrating March 21st International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination for 2023. SPRC Executive Director and Co-chair of No Hate In the Hammer, Kim Martin, joined Kojo Damptey,...
Hamilton For All
The Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council and the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion launched a new public education campaign, #HamiltonForAll, that aims to stimulate dialogue and open minds by...
YWCA Hamilton Building Opportunities: Advancing Women in Non-Traditional Occupations Evaluation
Published: January 2017 Building Opportunities: Advancing Women in Non-Traditional Occupations was a three year project led by YWCA Hamilton in partnership with Workforce Planning Hamilton (WPH)....
Voter ID Clinics During the 2015 Federal Election
Published: January 2016 The Hamilton Neighbourhood Action Strategy, the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction, and the Hamilton Public Library, partnered to administer voter ID clinics during...
Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council Service Provider Survey Report
Published: May 2015 This report documents findings of the 2014 Service Provider Survey for the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC). The main objective of the 2014 Service Provider Survey...
Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council 2014-15 Contribution and Impact Assessment
Published: March 2015 The Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC) again enlisted the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton (SPRC) to conduct an evaluation of the impacts of the...
YWCA Hamilton Bridging for Internationally Educated Persons Program Evaluation
Published: October 2014 The goals of this evaluation of the YWCA Hamilton’s Bridging Internationally Trained Individuals Program are to explore and offer recommendations for strengthening several...