Race Relations Month
Since 1990, Saskatoon City Council has proclaimed March Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Month — an opportunity to heighten awareness about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
2024 Race Relations Month Calendar
Race Relations Month includes the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21), which the City recognizes annually with the presentation of the Living in Harmony Awards. Several activities are planned for the month of March in recognition of cultural diversity and race relations.
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March 1, 2024 |
Proclamation Ceremony & Flag Raising |
The start of Race Relations Month is marked by a gathering at Saskatoon City Hall, 10 to 11 a.m. Attendees hear the Official Proclamation read, followed by some remarks from VIP and cultural performances. Afterwards, the group convenes in Civic Square on the south lawn of City Hall to raise the Race Relations Flag. The flag remains raised March 1-7. |
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March 7, 2024 |
Living in Harmony Awards Nomination Deadline |
Last day to submit a nomination for the Living in Harmony Awards. |
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March 21, 2024 |
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination / 2024 Living in Harmony Award Winners Announced |
To mark this date, members of the City's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee announce the winners of these annual awards for combatting racism in our community. |
Past Years
2023 Race Relations Month
A Proclamation Ceremony and Flag Raising was held at City Hall on March 1 to mark the start of Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Month.
The ceremony officiant was Amanda Guthrie, Chair of the City’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee. Speakers included: Councillor Bev Dubois (attending as Acting Deputy Mayor); Senos Timon with The People Bridge Advocacy; Harry Lafond, Elder/Knowledge Keeper; Stryker Calvez, Director of Reconciliation Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) at the City.
Following the Proclamation Ceremony, the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Flag was raised in Civic Square (south lawn of City Hall). The flag remained raised March 1-7.
2022 Race Relations Month
In order to recognize the occasion while keeping everyone safe, the City released a video in lieu of hosting an in-person proclamation or opening ceremony event. The proclamation video includes remarks from:
- His Worship, Mayor Charlie Clark
- Namarta Kochar, Chair of the City's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
WATCH: March 2022 - Race Relations Month - City of Saskatoon