HCCI is a community-based civic resource centre, committed to working as a catalyst for anti-racist change across
Hamilton. HCCI assists Hamilton, its major institutions, business, service providers, and residents to develop
transformative processes that promote equity and create racism-free and inclusive environments in all areas of
civic life.
HCCI develops and shares training and education resources, and enables easier access to relevant research and
information that is vital in making Hamilton an inclusive city.
HCCI is also a source of support and information to newcomer immigrant and refugee communities, diverse
ethno-racial and ethno-cultural groups and Aboriginal communities. HCCI helps build community leadership and
enables productive dialogue and partnership between marginalized and ‘centralized’ individuals,
communities, organizations and institutions.