Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Open House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2025

Municipality of Inverness County to Host
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Strategy Engagement Session

The Municipality of Inverness County is inviting all residents to participate in an engagement session to inform the creation of the municipality’s first Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Strategy. The session is aimed at addressing accessibility barriers, systemic racism, hate, and inequity, ensuring that all voices are heard in shaping a more inclusive community.

Engagement Session Details:

Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Inverness County Centre for the Arts, 16080 Highway 19, Inverness

The session will begin with a presentation followed by a small group activity, where participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions. This event is designed to gather input, especially from equity-seeking groups, to help reduce barriers and improve access to services and programs for everyone in the community.

“We’re really hoping to hear from equity-seeking groups on ways we can reduce barriers and improve access to services and programs for everyone,” says Maggie MacDonald, Accessibility & Senior Safety Coordinator for the Municipality of Inverness County.

Registration:
To attend the engagement session, advance registration is required. Please contact Maggie MacDonald, Accessibility Coordinator, at Maggie.macdonald@invernesscounty.ca or by phone at (902) 258-7960 to reserve a spot.

In addition to the engagement session, the Municipality of Inverness County has launched an online survey to gather further feedback from residents. The survey is available at the following link: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Survey. Hard copies are also available at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 325 Main St., Port Hood.

The creation of the EDIA strategy is a public sector responsibility under both the Accessibility Act (2017) and the Dismantling Racism and Hate Act (2022). These laws ensure that public bodies address issues of accessibility, racism, and hate within their communities.

For more information on these Acts, please visit:
Accessibility Directorate – Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Engagement Page

Contact:
Megan Wludyka
Chief Communications Officer
Municipality of Inverness County
Phone: 1-866-258-0223, selection option #5
Email: communications@invernesscounty.ca

About the Municipality of Inverness County:

The Municipality of Inverness County is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible community for all residents. Through the creation of its first EDIA strategy, the municipality aims to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background, have equal access to services, programs, and opportunities.