Diversity in Kings County
Understanding Diversity
The Municipality of the County of Kings is a vibrant and dynamic region in the Province of Nova Scotia. Developed over the span of four centuries in Mi’kma’ki, the traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Mi’kmaq people. As well, this region is home to multiple Historic African Nova Scotian communities, whose heritage and contributions have shaped the current landscape. Our region is now home to a diverse population with unique stories and culture enriching the Municipality of the County of Kings.
A predominantly rural region, residents face complex barriers to equitable participation in the community. With a history of systemic and structural racism, experiences of rural poverty, and discrimination and stigma facing various members of the community, the well-being, resilience and future of the Municipality depends on collective commitment to action. Some of the potential marginalized experiences and barriers that residents face within the region are illustrated through the diagram below:
The goal of diversity is to acknowledge how these different factors impact the ways people navigate life. In our municipal services and programmes, we strive to create equity and inclusion so that all people feel a sense of belonging.
Strategy for Belonging and Implementation Plan
In February of 2008, the Council of the Municipality of the County of Kings formally approved a Declaration to join the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities against Racism which is part of a larger initiative started by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This work has evolved over the years, responding to the specific needs of Kings County. The Municipality of the County of Kings created and approved the Strategy for Belonging in 2021, after 13 months of community consultation, to guide our approach to create a community of communities where all people belong.
Click the images below to view the Strategy or Implementation Plan.
Contact the Municipality's Diversity Specialists for more information on the work of the Municipality of the County of Kings:
Charissa Kleine Deters - ckleinedeters@countyofkings.ca Graysen Parker – gparker@countyofkings.ca Lucy Ofori – lofori@countyofkings.ca