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IT STARTS is a public awareness campaign designed to take a proactive step towards addressing racism and discrimination in Simcoe County. IT STARTS works to promote a unified community that encourages collective action against racism and discrimination.
How to get involved
What: The #ITSTARTS campaign is a public education initiative to promote a unified community that embraces acceptance, inclusion, equity and diversity. This year's campaign is focused on action, It Starts With.
When: The campaign runs for the Month of March
Who: Everyone. #IT STARTS is open to everyone living/working/visiting in Simcoe County.
How: Below are a list of activities to get involved in the #ITSTARTS campaign:
- Pick up cards from your local library branch or request cards from the Local Immigration Partnership (sclip@simcoe.ca) Multilingual digital copies are available on the right hand side of this webpage.
- Share your message:
* Pictures and videos on Twitter @simcoecounty, Facebook @CountyofSimcoe and Instagram using #ITSTARTS.
* Display the cards and make them visible.
* Perform acts of inclusivity (host a multicultural lunch, learn about different cultures, ask questions, read international authors).
* Educate yourself. Visit simcoe.ca/ITSTARTS for definitions and resources on how to take safe and purposeful action against racism and discrimination.
* Challenge friends, family members, colleagues, and community leaders to take a stand. There is strength in numbers!
Follow the conversation on Twitter @simcoecounty and Facebook @CountyofSimcoe.