Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
As a reflection of this ongoing commitment, the City adopted an update to its Indigenous Land Acknowledgement on June 22, 2021. Council endorsed an amendment to address existing inaccuracies. This includes changing the title from “Aboriginal Territorial Acknowledgement” to “Indigenous Land Acknowledgement,” in addition to a revised statement. It was ratified before Council on Tuesday, June 22 and reads as follows:
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day
The City of Vaughan has proclaimed June as National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy
The mission of the City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and multi-year action plan (PDF) is continuous commitment to identifying forms of discrimination that create barriers to equity and inclusion in the workplace, and addressing inequities in access to services, community participation and civic engagement.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City strives to foster a culture that is inclusive and respectful, where all citizens, employees, businesses and visitors are provided accessible opportunities to engage and participate, is proud to have diverse communities, and values the significant contributions diverse communities make to the cultural, economic and social achievements in Vaughan.
Promenade Centre
The Promenade Centre area is about 95 acres of land bounded by Centre Street, Bathurst Street, Clark Avenue West and New Westminster Drive. The City of Vaughan has completed Promenade Centre Secondary Plan, and is undertaking the Promenade Centre Public Realm Framework and Urban Design Guidelines Study to guide the area's growth.
Learn more about these studies:
Local Off-Leash Dog Area Strategy
A new off-leash dog area is coming to Vaughan!
Construction is starting on the Mackenzie Valley Park Primary Off-Leash Area, located at 5581 Major Mackenzie Drive (the southeast corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and Highway 27).
Garnet A. Williams Community Centre Major Renovation Project
Garnet A. Williams Community Centre is now open!
The centre includes:
a new main entrance
a new arena entrance
a new lobby
a new customer service desk
new activity and program rooms