Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Report

The 7th Meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, August 08, 2024 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Committee Room #3

The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).

We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit today.

As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

Attendance

• P. Gill (Chair), S. D'Amelio, R. Gill, D. Godwin, B. Hill, C. Kampagne, D. Luthra, N. Syed and K. Warmington and H. Lysynski (Acting Clerk)

  ABSENT:  S. Atieh, K-A. Burke, M. Stothers and L. Ochoa

  ALSO PRESENT:  Y. Asare-Bediako, S. Chapman-Pusiak, S. Govindaraj. Z. Khawaja, K. Lamphier, C. Mallia, M. Stone and J. Tansley

  The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM; it being noted that S. D'Amelio, R. Gill, D. Godwin, B. Hill, C. Kampagne, N. Syed and K. Warmington were in remote attendance.

   

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

4.

Consent

4.1

6th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 6th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 11, 2024, was received.  

2.

Opening Ceremonies

2.1

Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands

• That it BE NOTED that the meeting was opened with an Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands by P. Gill.

2.2

Traditional Opening

• That it BE NOTED that no traditional opening was received.

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Anti-Hate Project

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee received the attached presentation from K. Lamphier, Senior Coordinator, Community Inclusion & Equity and Z. Khawaja, Coordinator, Anti-Hate Project, with respect to the Anti-Hate Project.

3.2

Anti-Black Racism Action plan

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee heard a verbal presentation from Y. Asare-Bediako, Advisor, Black Community Liaison, with respect to the Anti-Black Racism Action Plan.

5.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

None.

6.

Items for Discussion

6.1

2025 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List – Request for Nominations

• That it BE NOTED that Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (DIACAC) held a discussion with respect to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List Call for Nominations; it being noted that the DIACAC reviewed the communication, dated June 27, 2024, from the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerks, with respect to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List Call for Nominations. 

6.2

2025 Diversity, Inclusion and Race Relations Award

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (DIACAC) held a discussion with respect to the 2025 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award. 

7.

Adjournment

• The meeting adjourned at 4:52 PM.