Diversity refers to the many identities, experiences, cultures, abilities, histories, and perspectives that exist within a community. This can include race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, income, language, family status, and lived experience.
Building Belonging
DEI in Centre Wellington
The Township of Centre Wellington is committed to building a community where all residents feel respected, represented, and able to participate. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work supports public education, community recognition, accessibility, reconciliation, anti-racism, and belonging across Township programs, services, and public spaces.
This page connects residents to Township initiatives, learning resources, community recognition opportunities, and upcoming dates of significance.
DEI Programs and Resources
Learn more about the Township’s current DEI initiatives, recognition programs, and public education resources.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Upcoming Recognitions
Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work helps identify and reduce barriers so more people can participate fully in community life. The sections below explain key concepts that guide the Township’s approach.
Equity means recognizing that people may face different barriers and may need different supports to access the same opportunities. Equity does not mean treating everyone exactly the same. It means working toward fair access, fair treatment, and fair outcomes.
Inclusion means creating spaces, services, programs, and decision-making processes where people feel welcomed, respected, and able to participate meaningfully.
What are equity-deserving communities?
Equity-deserving communities are groups that have historically faced systemic barriers, exclusion, discrimination, or underrepresentation. The term recognizes that these communities deserve fair access, opportunity, representation, and respect.
DEI matters because communities change, needs differ, and barriers can prevent people from fully participating in public life. Local government has a role in making services, spaces, communications, and opportunities more accessible and inclusive.
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