City Council proclaims March Race Relations Month

Since 1990, Saskatoon City Council has proclaimed March Race Relations Month. The month includes the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination which the City marks annually with the presentation of the Living in Harmony Awards.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed on March 21st to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa that occurred on March 21, 1960. On this day, police opened fire on a peaceful Apartheid protest that was being carried out by Black residents in the township of Sharpeville (South Africa).

Following is a list of notable dates related to Race Relations Month:

• March 1 – The City of Saskatoon officially proclaims March Race Relations Month with the release of this Virtual Proclamation Video and by raising the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Flag in Civic Square (area beside City Hall off 23rd Street East). The flag remains up between March 1-7.
• March 4 – This is the last day to submit a nomination for an individual, organization, student, class, or school for contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination.
• March 21 – On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the City's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee presents the annual Living in Harmony Awards. These awards recognize local organizations, individuals, and students for their efforts in promoting intercultural harmony. A PSA announcing the winners will be posted here.

For more information about Race Relations Month, please visit saskatoon.ca/RaceRelations.