Mobilizing all Hamiltonians to create an inclusive and welcoming city
Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion is a charitable organization driven by a mission to mobilize all Hamiltonians to create an inclusive and welcoming city. Founded in 2006, HCCI has undertaken an extensive number of initiatives that have made a measurable impact of the vision of building a united community that respects diversity, practices equity, and speaks out against discrimination. To achieve this, the organization engages with partners and supporters and works hard to be both proactive and responsive as society evolves and new challenges emerge.
PROGRAMS
Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion achieves its mandate through a variety of programs and initiatives which actively engage individuals and organizations in our community. In a diversity of ways, these programs inspire and motivate, promote the achievement of inclusive and equitable outcomes, provide support and guidance, and help participants to develop their capacity, tools, and skill sets.
Current Programs
Hamilton Civic Leadership Program
Black Youth Mentorship Program
Anti-Oppression Training
Anti-Racism Conference
Our partners
The Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion is grateful for the support, engagement, and collaboration of our partners as we work to achieve our vision of a united community that respects diversity, practices equity and speaks out against discrimination.
Latest news
Hamilton Community Foundation Supports #HamiltonForAll Campaign with Canada 150 grant
Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI) and Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council...
Hamilton ranks second highest for hate crimes in Canada — again
Hamilton Spectator By Nicole O'Reilly Hamilton has the second-highest rate of police-reported hate...
Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership- What is really happening in Canadian Cities?
New research on the state of diversity and inclusion in leadership in Canadian cities reveals a...
Hamilton Community Foundation Supports #HamiltonForAll Campaign with Canada 150 grant
Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI) and Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC) have partnered with Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) to launch #HamiltonForAll, a public awareness campaign that celebrates diversity and promotes...
Hamilton ranks second highest for hate crimes in Canada — again
Hamilton Spectator By Nicole O'Reilly Hamilton has the second-highest rate of police-reported hate crimes, only falling behind Thunder Bay, according to a national Statistics Canada Report. This ranking, based on 2015 statistics, is not new. Hamilton regularly ranks...
Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership- What is really happening in Canadian Cities?
New research on the state of diversity and inclusion in leadership in Canadian cities reveals a consistent gap between the make-up of Canada's boardrooms and our diverse population. Join us on Monday, June 19th as we bring together researchers in Vancouver, Toronto,...
Creating Capacity for organizations
One of the ways Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion is creating capacity for positive change is by facilitating the launch and development of aligned organizations under its charitable umbrella. HCCI is proud to have acted as an organizational mentor to the Disability Justice Network of Ontario, Rafiki, Never Gonna Stop, and 7 Strong. We also provide informal help to other community groups, such as ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) Hamilton.
Creating Capacity for organizations
One of the ways Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion is creating capacity for positive change is by facilitating the launch and development of aligned organizations under its charitable umbrella. HCCI is proud to have acted as an organizational mentor to the Disability Justice Network of Ontario, Rafiki, Never Gonna Stop, and 7 Strong. We also provide informal help to other community groups, such as ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) Hamilton.
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Hamilton Center for Civic Inclusion
423 King Street East
Hamilton ON, L8N 1C5
(905) 297 4694