Did you know...that 98.1% of Canada's population speaks English and/or French? That leaves only 1.9% of about 40 million people who rely on non-official languages. Learn more about Canada's language diversity at https://tinyurl.com/mtvvu89d #CFS #ItStarts #HopeLivesHere
Prejudice is "discriminatory/derogatory attitudes based on assumptions from perceptions about race/skin color," per ACLR.com. Unlearning/relearning can be the best way to break it. Everyone has hopes & dreams. tinyurl.com/aexsbfzt #CFS #ItStarts #HopeLivesHere
Myth busted! Did you know that ~60% of immigrants aged 25-64 have a post-secondary education, and ~40% have a university degree? See for yourself about how immigrants enrich our local communities. Video: tinyurl.com/yc7txks2 tinyurl.com/yb22ujhp #CFS #ItStarts #HopeLivesHere
Myth busted! Did you know...there are ~210 ethnic origins reported in Simcoe County alone? Each with unique experiences, culture, languages & journeys that add richness to to our local social fabric. Discover more about our interesting neighbours at tinyurl.com/cankz39e #CFS #ItStarts #HopeLivesHere
Oppression often starts with discrimination (in other words: negative treatment based on race, gender, background, age, ability, etc.) If you wonder why you act like that toward others, want to stop and #ready2talk? Book your free counselling session at cfssc.ca #CFS #ItStarts #HopeLivesHere
Did you know that while immigration has gone up, the crime rate had gone down? That's not just coincidence. It's intentional migration. Hear what your new neighbours are saying: youtu.be/OYx7rctHPJk #CFS #ItStarts #HopeLivesHere
Combatting racism needs to happen at every level, from personal accountability to federal policies. We all need to put our hat into the ring to win this battle. Interested in learning what supports are available locally? One resource can be found at www.parsc.ca #CFS #ItStarts #HopeLivesHere
When we put our heads together, we're unstoppable! But exclusion keeps us from reaching our true potential. This is exactly why #ItStarts with inclusivity, to bring everyone together to do great things. #CFS #HopeLivesHere
Equality & equity often get mixed up, so here's the difference. Equality: groups are given the same support regardless of their needs. Equity: giving each group what they need to reach the same goals as others (which can be more or less support than others.) #CFS #ItStarts #HopeLivesHere
Did you know that immigrants donate money as frequently as Canadian-born citizens? They also volunteer in their communities, speak 1+ official languages, and often become Canadian citizens. Why not say hello and return a smile? youtu.be/jGF2MEuhLqk #CFS #ItStarts #HopeLivesHere
Every year #CFS takes a week in March to talk about common misconceptions, stereotypes, and biases in our ongoing effort to ease racial discrimination in both our local and global community. Join us as we talk about what #ItStarts means. #HopeLivesHere
The #ITSTARTS campaign is a public education initiative to promote a unified community that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
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The glorious pink magnolia tree at the end of my road is STARTING TO BLOOM - OMG YAS ONE PINK BLOOM SURROUNDED BY LOADS OF FLOOFY GREEN BUDS - Sky is monochrome grey white meh, but the promise is THERE
Er. GUYS… #magnoliawatch
#spring #pink #itstarts
Great. Assholes in the neighborhood next to my apartment are already setting off fireworks at this late hour.
#ItStarts
‘Extremely disturbing and unethical’ rules allow VA doctors to refuse to treat Democrats, unmarried veterans - The Guardian #ItStarts apple.news/AYDS-2V8pRKy... Refusing care to democrats, then he’ll refuse hiring of democrats then he’ll refuse all other liberties, if we let him. #tyranny #NaziTrump
A pen quote of Mahatma Gandhi that reads, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Written using Jacques Herbin Emerauld de Chivor, Montblanc Irish Green & Wearingeul Robinson Crusoe.
✨📜🖋️✨👀🐲🐯❣️ #PenQuote #May25th #ItStarts #WithEachOfUs #Act #DontWait
Let’s see some of the important changes Trump implemented yesterday 🙄
* Gulf of Mexico now called Gulf Of America
* Declared only 2 genders exist
* Born here no longer equals citizenship
* Left the Paris Climate Agreement
* Pardoned the Jan 6th criminals
#HatefulAmerica #ItStarts #HelpUs
Why does this make me more reluctant to return? #tiktokban #itstarts #betatestloops #loops #tiktok #tiktokrefuge
Opportunities for city to take part in - city already takes part in many. Provide space for programming & multicultural celebrations, include immigrant needs in municipal strategic planning process, #ITSTARTS campaign, enrolling municipal staff in the Diversity Hub, participate in the new Workplace
Great Albums Of 2024 Advent Calendar: Day 1
3+5 by Melt-Banana
#musicsky #merryhappy #adventcalendar #bestalbumsof2024 #yearendlist #meltbanana #noiserock #hardcorepunk #experimentalrock #agoodone #itstarts
