www.harmony.ca We’ve offered the Raleigh community space-saving solutions for the past 10 years. We recommend Northwind Traders to anyone who will listen to us. They helped us reclaim over 700 square feet of our house!” - Annie D. Balitmore “Diversity is a given. What is not a given is responding with acceptance, understanding and inclusion.” - Harmony Movement Participant Who We Are Our Story Harmony Movement is the leading provider of education programs promoting diversity and inclusion across Ontario. Harmony Movement was formed in 1994 as a not-for-profit organization to address issues of racial discrimination and prejudice in Canadian society. Our programming includes: Our mandate is to promote diversity, raise awareness and challenge all forms of discrimination that act as social and cultural barriers to individuals’ full participation in our society.  Youth Workshops  In-School Programs Did you know?  School Assemblies & Conferences  Parent/Caregiver Diversity Workshops  Approximately 200 languages are used in Canada.  49% of people living in Toronto (1,264,395 people) identify as a visible minority.  1 in every 7 people in Canada identifies as having a disability. Our Approach  1 in 7 Canadians identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual ,or questioning (LGBQ). Our education approach is based on a proactive model that empowers young people to:  There are 633 First Nation communities in Canada that are recognized as members of the Assembly of First Nations.  Think critically about social issues they are passionate about   Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism are the six most commonly practiced faiths in Canada. Challenge learned biases through courageous conversations  Strengthen their confidence and leadership skills to be agents of change Statistics Canada, 2011 to be Educating youth change! l ia c o s f o s r e d lea  Professional Development Training Each year, we work with over 5,000 youth and over 35 school boards in Ontario helping them to recognize and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion.  Educator Equity Workshops  Inspire their peers by taking positive action in school and in their communities Contact Us Harmony Movement 85 Scarsdale Rd, Suite 303 Toronto, ON M3B 2R2 (416) 385-2660 [email protected] Visit us on the web: www.harmony.ca Harmony Education Foundation # 87188 9168 RR0001