February 17, 2023
News media are invited to join Mayor Amarjeet Sohi as he proclaims International Mother Language Day. Mayor Sohi will describe a new pilot project that offers the opportunity for City employees in Community Services to volunteer to wear tags that identify one, or more, of the 35 different languages staff speak.
Date: Tuesday, February 21
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: City Room, City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
This pilot project is an opportunity for staff to share their linguistic abilities to support Edmontonians who struggle with the English language who may be visiting recreation centres or attractions, or interacting with some of our peace officers. The pilot project will start with Community Services staff and may eventually roll out to staff in other City departments who interact with the public on a regular basis.
