Diversity and Accessibility

The City of Markham recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral and valuable to the municipality's success. Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are among the City's key strategic priorities, embedded in its strategic plan, Building Markham's Future Together. 

We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion look different for everyone, and the City of Markham strives to create a workplace and community where everyone feels welcome, has a sense of belonging, and has the opportunity to live their best life possible.  

City of Markham Land Acknowledgement 

We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron- Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

Diversity and Accessibility Commitments 

We recognize the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion benefits the City of Markham as a whole and contributes to "Building Markham's Future Together. To create a workplace and community that enhances individual and collective life in the municipality, the City of Markham aims to:   

• Commit to ongoing learning, assessment and review to increase awareness and social responsibility. 
• Promote diversity, equity and inclusion and work toward addressing inequitable practices and systemic barriers.
• Support public spaces free of discrimination, oppression and racism where people can feel safe, seen and heard and; 
• Affirm values of respect and understanding