Welcome to our IDEA #HateFreeMuskoka Portal

IDEA stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism/Anti-Hate. It's a framework used to guide the District of Muskoka's efforts to help make Muskoka a place where everyone belongs.

Whether you're here to learn, take action, or connect with others, this is where it starts.

About IDEA: Learn more about its purpose, the IDEA Advisory Group, and access reports, plans, and documents.

Report Hate: Share an incident of hate in Muskoka so we can track, collect data, and take action.

Our Initiatives: See our community work, opportunities, and current and past projects.

Take a Stand: Learn how to be a Community Protector, explore resources, and get informed.

Upcoming Events & Programs

Community Outreach Events:

• Huntsville Fall Fair - September 25-27th, 2026 
• Bala Cranberry Festival - October 16-18th, 2026

Flag Raising Ceremonies:

• National Truth & Reconciliation Day - Wednesday, September 30th at 9 am

#HateFreeMuskoka Youth Symposium

• Thursday November 5^th, 2026 

The Hate Free Muskoka 2026 Youth Symposium is a one-day experience for 160 students in grades 9–12 from Muskoka's four high schools. It will create an engaging space focused on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-hate (IDEA) through activity-based learning, representative participation, and meaningful opportunities for leadership and allyship.