Hamilton Centre For Civic Inclusion

• New online hate-reporting platform launches in Hamilton

  WeSupportHamilton.ca is a new website that aims to give people who have experienced hate an option to report those incidents, as well as provide them with resources and support.

  Canada

  May 8, 2023
  
• Victims of Buffalo mass shooting, black survivors honoured at candlelight vigil in Hamilton

  The candlelight vigil at Hamilton's City Hall forecourt on Monday created a space to mourn those who have lost their lives at the hands of white supremacy.

  Canada

  May 31, 2022
  
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• About 80 still live in Hamilton parks; emotions still raw over Beemer Park removals

  A plan for additional shelter services in Hamilton will be presented during Thursday's community and emergency services committee meeting.

  Politics

  Dec 9, 2021
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• Organizations seek input from Black students in Hamilton to improve their school experience

  Black high school students are being asked to weigh in on issues like mental health and anti-Black racism to make schools safer for them across all of Hamilton's boards.

  News

  Jul 27, 2021
• Supporters and members of Hamilton’s Muslim community attend vigil and prayer in Bayfront Park

  Hundreds of Hamiltonians showed their support for the victims of a hate-driven attack in London during a physically distanced vigil and sunset prayer service at Bayfront Park.

  News

  Jun 10, 2021
• Anti-racism advocate, officials weigh in on new Hamilton police services board member

  Hamilton's police services board has a new member that Mayor Fred Eisenberger hopes will provide the board with 'valuable insight and experience.'

  Oct 16, 2020
• Advocate wants ‘specifics’ from Hamilton police board on chief’s defunding report

  The Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion's Kojo Damptey says the brief report suggests indifference on the subject.

  Politics

  Sep 2, 2020
• Hamilton anti-racism advocates call for local action to combat anti-Black racism

  As Hamilton holds its own protests against police violence, local anti-racism advocates say those who want to see change happen need to address racism within the city.

  Jun 2, 2020
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• Hamilton advocates call for tracking of race and income data in COVID-19 cases

  Kojo Damptey of the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion says the city should follow Toronto's example and begin tracking race and economic information for those with COVID-19.

  May 7, 2020
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• Hamilton police announce online reporting option for hate/bias incidents

  Bergen says the move is about providing one other layer of assurance to the community that "we're open, we're transparent, we need the information."

  Crime

  Mar 10, 2020