Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Report

3rd Meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, March 14, 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), R. Gill, D. Godwin, B. Hill, R. O'Hagan, M. Stothers and N. Syed and H. Lysynski (Acting Clerk)

  ABSENT:  S. Atieh, K-A. Burke, S. Evoy, N. Fahd and L. Ochoa

  ALSO PRESENT:  B. Somers and J. Tansley

  The meeting was called to order at 4:01 PM; it being noted that P. Gill (Chair), R. Gill, D. Godwin, B. Hill, R. O'Hagan, M. Stothers and N. Syed 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.

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

None.

4.

Consent

4.1

2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, from its meetings held on February 8, 2024, was received.

5.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

None.

6.

Items for Discussion

6.1

Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee Member Engagement and Contributions

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to members engagement and contributions.

6.2

Applications for Committee Members and Requirements

• That the Committee Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the following matters on the next agenda:

  a) application requirements for the Diversity, Inclusion and Oppression Community Advisory Committee;

  b) potential interviews for top candidates; and,

  c) reviewing the Terms of Reference for the Diversity, Inclusion and Oppression Community Advisory Committee;

  it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Oppression Community Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to the above-noted matters.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:56 PM.