City's Social Services Division Given Rainbow Registered Accreditation

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The City of Peterborough’s Social Services Division has been officially Rainbow Registered.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This accreditation, administered by Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, reflects a commitment to creating a safer, more welcoming, and inclusive space for the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

The Rainbow Registered accreditation process evaluates applicants on four categories of criteria:

  • policies and practices are non-discriminatory and respectful of sexual orientation and gender identity.

  • provides diversity and inclusion training for staff and contributes to public education on diversity and inclusion.

  • demonstrates leadership and commitment to LGBT+ inclusion beyond its day-to-day operations.

  • has established an organizational culture that is LGBT+ inclusive and affirmative.

“Inclusion is a core value of our Social Services team,” said Councillor Alex Bierk and Councillor Keith Riel in a joint statement. “The Rainbow Registered designation reflects that our Social Services programs are respectful and welcoming for both staff and visitors; it also signals our ongoing commitment to policies and practices that support employee equity, providing 2SLGBTQI+ training opportunities for staff, and enhancing cultural competency in all operations.”

The Peterborough Museum and Archives also announced its Rainbow Registered accreditation earlier in June.

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