Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion

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The Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI) is the offspring of Strengthening Hamilton Community Initiative (SHCI) created in response to a number of disturbing incidents and a climate of fear and distrust that surfaced in some parts of the community in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York's World Trade Centre. As a result of concerns raised about these developments, Mayor Bob Wade convened a group of 70 concerned citizens and community leaders representing many different sectors, constituencies and networks to form a Roundtable to discuss measures to improve understanding and promote more harmony in the community.

This group, which now meets every three months, launched a community-wide initiative to enhance safety, acceptance and harmony among people of Hamilton. In creating the Strengthening Hamilton's Community Initiative, the Roundtable voiced a vision of promoting.

SHCI strives to create a vibrant and harmonious community that values our racial, religious and cultural diversity; that fosters respect and encourages public dialogue; a community in which people are enabled to become active participants and contributors.

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