- January 1: New Year’s Day
- January 1-31: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
- January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Third Monday of January)
- January 22: Lunar New Year (Date Varies)
- January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- January 29: National Day of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
- January 4: World Braille Day
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee
North Perth's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee is an advisory committee of Council with the mandate to provide feedback, guidance, and support to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion within North Perth.
To accomplish its mandate, the DEI Advisory Committee will:
- Provide advice to staff on the development of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy
- Provide support to staff to implement actions outlined in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy
- Provide input to staff on various issues and initiatives concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community
- Provide input to staff on the elimination of barriers within programs, services, processes, and policies to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Foster a greater understanding and awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion matters within the community through community partnerships and education
- Facilitate opportunities to educate and celebrate the diverse social, cultural, and traditional elements that make up North Perth
- Engage community groups and leaders in the activities of the Committee
- Provide advice on communication regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion activity in the Municipality
- Provide a forum for discussion to foster greater understanding and awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion across North Perth
Committee Mission Statement
Identify and eliminate barriers to the Municipality’s programs, services, and policies to make North Perth a community that is inclusive, where residents, businesses, and visitors feel welcome and engaged.
Days of Significance
To foster community connections and inclusivity, the Municipality of North Perth and the North Perth Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee will highlight different cultures, days of significance/remembrance, and celebrations throughout the year that are important to members of our diverse community.
If you have suggestions for the list below, please contact the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee.
To recognize and promote the inclusivity of North Perth, some cultural events or dates with historical religious roots that are relevant to our community may be promoted or recognized.
Contact Us
Municipality of North Perth
330 Wallace Avenue North
Listowel, ON N4W 1L3
Tel: 519-291-2950
Toll Free: 1-888-714-1993
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