Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion

Building a community where everyone belongs.

We are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful and inclusive community for all who live, work and visit here.

DEI in Centre Wellington

Creating space for everyone to belong

Centre Wellington is home to people with many different identities, cultures, experiences and perspectives. Our diversity helps make this community vibrant, creative and strong.

Through our diversity, equity and inclusion work, the Township is helping remove barriers, strengthen relationships and create more opportunities for people to participate in community life.

This page brings together programs, funding opportunities, learning resources and community initiatives that support a more welcoming and connected Centre Wellington.

Equity in Action

Learn how equity, accessibility and inclusion are embedded in our services, decisions, policies and partnerships.

See Equity in Action

Indigenous Relations

Strengthening respectful relationships, honouring Indigenous cultures and advancing reconciliation together.

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Community Investment Fund

Funding opportunities that support local organizations and community groups to bring meaningful ideas to life.

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Inclusive Community Program

Share and celebrate the diverse communities, cultures and identities that make Centre Wellington vibrant.

Explore the Program

Coming up

Different experiences and perspectives Diversity The presence of different identities, backgrounds, cultures, abilities, experiences and ways of seeing the world.

Seeing the community more fully

Every person brings knowledge, experiences and ways of understanding the world. Recognizing this range helps us better understand who is represented, whose voices may be missing and how community needs can differ.

Diversity can include:

Culture, ancestry and language
Age, ability and lived experience
Gender, identity and family structure
Economic and social circumstances

Fair access and opportunity Equity Recognizing that people do not all begin from the same place and may need different supports to participate fully.

Fairness does not always mean sameness

Providing everyone with the exact same support can still leave some people behind. Equity considers the barriers different communities experience and what changes may create fairer access and outcomes.

Equity can include:

Accessible information and formats
Flexible ways to participate
Clearer application processes
Support shaped around identified barriers

Welcoming participation Inclusion Creating environments where people feel welcomed, respected, heard and able to contribute as themselves.

Being present is only the beginning

Inclusion is about the quality of a person’s experience. People should be able to contribute, influence decisions and participate without feeling pressure to hide or minimize who they are.

Inclusion can look like:

Welcoming and respectful language
Programs informed by community input
Spaces designed for different access needs
Opportunities to share experiences and ideas

Featured initiative

Two Rows Together: An Appreciation Series

Public learning through story, place, culture, reflection, and community connection.

View upcoming sessions

Our shared community

Building Belonging

Belonging grows when people feel welcomed, valued and able to take part.

Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion