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Equity, inclusion, diversity and belonging are a top priority for the Township of Wilmot. To date, Wilmot staff and Council have made significant efforts in the critical areas of Indigenous reconciliation, anti-racism and supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
2SLGBTQ+
The Township of Wilmot is committed to taking the necessary steps towards supporting members of 2SLGBTQ+ community.
June is Pride Month in Canada. It's a time to celebrate the diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and to promote acceptance, equality, and inclusivity.
In a symbolic action to show solidarity and support for members of the 2SLBTQ+ community, Wilmot proudly flies the progress flag at the Township Administration Complex community flagpole for the month of June each year. The Township of Wilmot has also implemented policies to ensure that our services and facilities are accessible to all community members, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
The Township of Wilmot proudly supports and promotes organizations like Spectrum Community Space, which raises awareness about the challenges and discrimination faced by the 2SLGBTQ+ community and encourages education and understanding among all members of our community.
Township staff participate in Rainbow Diversity Training, provided by Spectrum. Spectrum’s Rainbow Diversity Training is a service that helps organizations along the path towards becoming more open and welcoming, as well as equitable and accessible to persons of all sexual and gender diversities, both to clients and employees of the organization.
In an effort to create safe and inclusive spaces for ALL Wilmot residents, Rainbow Pride stickers are now displayed on all Wilmot Township facility doors. These stickers are symbolic of Wilmot's commitment to promoting a greater sense of safety and belonging for residents, specifically for members of our 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Anti-Racism
As a Township, we have a collective responsibility to uphold the Township’s commitment to stand with all peoples who have, and continue to experience oppression and marginalization.
As a Corporation, the Township of Wilmot stands with all peoples who have and continue to face oppression and marginalization. Racism has no place in this community or anywhere.
The Township strongly believes in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and in equality down to our core. It is a foundation upon which all decisions are made in how to serve residents, work with each other, and represent the Township.
The Township does not stand by any form of hate, whether it is spoken or endorsed, directly or indirectly, explicitly or through complicity. Racism is racism, no matter how it is presented.
While others have and continue to be oppressed and marginalized around the world and close to home, we must continue to recognize that what people of colour experience is not okay, real change is needed, and that not being a racist is not sufficient, we must be anti‐racist.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recognizes that the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination take place every day. Observed annually on March 21, it commemorates the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960.
In Canada, this date is an opportunity to reflect on the fact that while progress has been made, Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities and religious minorities in Canada continue to face racism and discrimination every day. It is also a day to re-commit our efforts to combat all forms of racial discrimination, injustice, systemic racism and hate to ensure a world where everyone is respected, safe, and has equitable access to contribute meaningfully to all aspects of society.
The Township of Wilmot Council adopted the inclusion of a territorial acknowledgement statement to be read at Council Meetings. Council also supports such a statement being read, if so desired, at any committee meeting as well. If you would like to use the statement that was passed by Council, it is available below.
"We have gathered in Wilmot Township on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton (Chun-ongk-ton), Anishnaabeg (u‐nish‐a‐nah‐bey) Haudenosaunee (ho‐din‐a‐son‐ni) and Mississauga peoples.
We also want to acknowledge the importance of The Dish with One Spoon Covenant ‐ a peace agreement made between Indigenous nations before the Europeans arrived. It characterizes our collective responsibility to each other and Mother Earth ‐ we should take only what we need, leave enough for others and keep the dish clean.
By acknowledging this covenant and the First Nations, Métis and Inuit, we are reminded of our important connection to this land where we live, learn and work together as a community."
In July of 2025, Council unanimously voted to reinstall the Prime Minister's Path statues at their previous location, following extensive consultation with the community. Visit our Prime Minister's Path page for full details.
The Reconciliation Action Partnership (RAP), consisting of staff from the Region and all area municipalities, has formed to work closely with Indigenous communities to advance reconciliation, including working collaboratively on the development of a municipal Reconciliation Action Plan.
Through the RAP, municipal partners provide support and leadership to move the work forward within their respective municipality consistently and collaboratively.
May 5: National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+), also known as Red Dress Day. It is a time to honour and remember the lives of the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people across Canada.
Red Dress Day, is an annual event started by the REDress Project to raise awareness and honour the memory of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, girls, and people across Canada.
On may 5, the Township of Wilmot joins communities nationwide in strongly condemning gender and racially-motivated violence. We must work together to continue to bring awareness and respond to the ongoing issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people.
An independent, national, toll-free support line is available at 1-844-413-6649. This free service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
June: National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day
June is National Indigenous History Month. It is a time for all Canadians, Indigenous, non-Indigenous and newcomers, to reflect upon and learn about the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strengths of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples in Canada.
Taking place on the summer solstice, June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day is a special time to learn about Indigenous Peoples, places and experiences. This is an important step forward each Canadian must take on the path to reconciliation.
September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day
The federal government declared September 30 the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action Number 80 which seeks to honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis Survivors, their families and communities and to ensure that public commemoration of their history and the legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.
The Township of Wilmot recognizes the impact of Indian Residential Schools and supports Orange Shirt Day. Wearing an orange shirt on September 30 is one way we can show support and commitment to reconciliation.
Orange Shirt Day was originated by Phyllis Webstad, a residential school survivor who told the story of her shiny new orange shirt, which was taken from her when she attended her first day of school at the St. Joseph Mission residential school.
On November 16, the Township of Wilmot together with communities across Canada remember and celebrate Louis Riel for his important role in the advocacy of Métis people as well as his role in building Canada.
The Township of Wilmot is committed to taking the necessary steps towards healing and reconciliation with the Indigenous Community.
In 2021, Wilmot Council passed a motion to fly the "Every Child Matters" flag at the Wilmot Administration Complex for the month of September.
All Wilmot staff are encouraged to participate in educational opportunities, to learn and better understand the impacts of the Residential School System on members of the Indigenous Community and Survivors.
The Township is working with area municipalities to remove barriers to access of public spaces for Indigenous communities.
Resources were made available to Township staff to provide education on the legacy impacts of the Residential School System, and the overall history of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
In August 2022, Wilmot Council endorsed a staff recommendation authorizing a funding allocation of $2,000 towards an event honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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