Join us for Markham Children's Unity Celebration

Join Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Members of Council, Rabbi Plotkin and other religious leaders, York Regional Police and community members tomorrow for the Markham Children's Unity Celebration. This event will celebrate Markham's diversity and focus on inclusion by bringing the community together to share a message of hope, peace and unity.

“I am deeply saddened by the news that three schools in Markham have been vandalized by racist slurs. Let me be clear: racism has no place in Markham, I condemn these acts of racism in the strongest possible terms. I am proud that the City of Markham is Canada’s most diverse city,” says Mayor Frank Scarpitti.

“Here in Markham we are privileged to have over half of our population coming to Markham from outside of Canada, with nearly 60 per cent of our population speaking a first language other than English, and over 70 percent identifying as visible minorities. Markham thrives and continues to be a leader because of our diversity and focus on inclusion. This incident does not reflect the Markham our residents know and love, a community that embraces diversity, builds bridges between all cultural groups and works together for the betterment of the whole community."

The City of Markham is committed to the benefits of diversity through our Diversity Action Plan and diversity is a key strategic priority for the City of Markham as per our Building Markham First Together Strategic Plan 2015-2019. The City of Markham has been a long standing member of the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination.

Come out for an evening of community fellowship, musical entertainment and light refreshments. Show your support of Markham's diverse community where everyone is welcome.

What:
Markham Children's Unity Celebration

When:
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Where:
William Armstrong Public School Park
11 Major Button's Drive, Markham

Who:
Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Members of Council
Rabbi Plotkin
Imam Khan, Islamic Society of Markham
York Regional Police Chief Eric Jolliffe
Superintendant Fred Moffat, York Regional Police

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti: mayorscarpitti@markham.ca or 905.475.4872.

Media inquiries / interview requests: Corporate Communications & Community Engagement Department at media@markham.ca or 905.415.7548.