Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

East Gwillimbury (EG) is committed to creating an accessible, equitable, diverse, and inclusive (EDI) municipality.

Land Acknowledgement
The Town of East Gwillimbury recognizes and acknowledges the lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of the mayor and council, we would like to thank them for sharing this land. We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as East Gwillimbury’s closest First Nation community and recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory. They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands, and we join them in these responsibilities.

Upcoming EDI and Truth and Reconciliation Events

Newcomer Welcoming Week

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Health and Active Living Plaza | More details to come

Community Flagpole

Your community organization/group may apply to raise a flag on the community flagpole as long as the flag and event/cause are appropriately aligned with the municipality and its core values.

Request a flag raising

Inclusive Language Guide and Diversity Calendar

As a member of the York Region Municipal Diversity and Inclusion Group (MDIG), EG contributed to the development of MDIG's Inclusive Language Guide. Readers can use the Guide to navigate inclusive language questions and challenges and to create a more inclusive and welcoming community. York Region has made the Multifaith Action’s Society’s diversity calendar electronically available.

  View MDIG's Inclusive Language Guide  Visit Multifaith Action Society's Diversity Calendar

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in a Small Municipality

Check out the October 2021 issue of Municipal World, featuring an article written by EG's General Manager of Corporate Services. The article highlights the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion and what EG is doing to increase awareness and diversity within our communities. An alternative format for PDF's are available upon request.