Fostering a vibrant, multicultural, and inclusive Mississippi Mills.
By celebrating diversity, creating connections, and continually evolving our understanding through openness and empathy, The Inclusion Project is committed to building a welcoming community and contributing to a more positive shared future.
What is The Inclusion Project?
Formed in 2023 and based in Mississippi Mills — a municipality located just west of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada — The Inclusion Project is a community organization of local volunteer residents and business owners with a vision to foster a more vibrant, multicultural, and inclusive community for all.
Our core values
All of our work in The Inclusion Project is guided by our core values:
A community for all
We are committed to upholding racial diversity, representation, and inclusion in Mississippi Mills, actively ensuring all its residents are seen, heard, and valued in our local spheres, and building a welcoming, fair, and equitable community where everyone can succeed.
A connected future
We believe that celebrating, amplifying, and honouring our diverse peoples, histories, and cultures enriches our community, and are focused on creating shared networks, spaces, and events that foster connection and move everyone towards a more inclusive future.
A continual journey
We acknowledge that everyone has their own unique lived experiences, perspectives, and beliefs, and strive to always be open — continually evolving our understanding, embracing empathy, and educating ourselves and others to inspire positive change for all.
Upcoming events
Here’s what we have planned in the coming months. Join our mailing list to get the latest news on our events and learn how you can participate!
FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2025, 5–9PM
Multicultural Potluck on Mill Street
Bring a dish to our second annual potluck and enjoy a family-friendly outdoor evening of food, music, and entertainment celebrating our diverse and inclusive multicultural community.
Organized by The Inclusion Project, Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month, and the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, with support from Local Immigration Partnership, Culture Connect, and the Government of Canada.
SATURDAY, JULY 26TH, 2025
BIPOC Vendor Market at MVTM
Learn about and explore local BIPOC artisans at our first vendor market, hosted in the beautiful Norah Rosamond Hughes Gallery at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum.
Organized by The Inclusion Project and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum.