Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced $1.8 million in provincial funding Tuesday evening to support the development of a North Perth Technology and…
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced $1.8 million in provincial funding Tuesday evening to support the development of a North Perth Technology and…
The first draft of a Perth County charter on diversity, inclusion and anti-racism has been published on the county s website for the public to review and…
First draft of Perth County anti-racism charter ready for public review The first draft of a Perth County charter on diversity, inclusion and anti-racism has been published on the county s website for the public to review and provide feedback on before it goes to county council later next month.
Author of the article: Galen Simmons
Publishing date: May 13, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 2 minute read • Winona Sands, a member of the Chippewa Nation of Walpole Island, performs a smudging ceremony in January with Dr. Gezaghn Wordofa, founder of the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron, during the association s weekly inclusivity and anti-racism rallies in front of the Perth County Courthouse. (Galen Simmons/Beacon Herald file photo)
Multicultural association calls for more action by local governments in addressing newcomer issues At its annual conference Thursday, the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron called on local governments to lead by example in addressing the issues that face newcomers across Perth County, in Stratford and St. Marys.
Author of the article: Galen Simmons
Publishing date: Dec 17, 2020 • December 17, 2020 • 2 minute read • Maria Aweng Lual (left), a local newcomer and volunteer with the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron, speaks about the need for leadership from local governments in addressing the issues newcomers across the region are facing. Galen Simmons/The Beacon Herald/Postmedia Network