Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Report

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

Thursday, March 09, 2023 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

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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, Metis and Inuit people 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

• PRESENT: R. O'Hagan (Chair), K. Burke, B. Hill, J. Pineda and K. Mason (Committee Clerk) 
    

   

  ABSENT: S. Evoy, N. Fahd, M. Castillo, N. Fragis, P. Gill, R. Gill, H. Karky, L. Ochoa 
    

   

  ALSO PRESENT: R. Morris, W. Roberts, B. Westlake-Power
    

   

  The meeting was called to order at 4:03 PM. 
    

   

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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 Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands were read by R. O'Hagan.

2.2

Traditional Opening

That it BE NOTED that no Traditional Opening was received.

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

ARAO Division Update 

• That it BE NOTED that the verbal update, from R. Morris, Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO), with respect to the ARAO Update, was received. 

3.2

Flag Proclamation Request for Intersex Awareness Day 

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Flags at City Hall Policy: 

  a)    a sub-committee BE CREATED to review and provide feedback with respect to the current policy; and;
  b)    that this matter BE DEFFERED to the next meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression, for additional discussion;

  it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (DIACAC) is in agreement with the flag proclamation request from, W. Roberts, Chair, PRISM; it being further noted that the DIACAC held a general discussion with respect to this matter. 

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 meeting held on February 9, 2023, was received.

5.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

None. 

6.

Items for Discussion

6.1

(ADDED) Celebration of Trans Day of Visibility Update

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, heard a verbal update from R. O'Hagan with respect to the cancellation of the Celebration for Trans Day of Visibility, was received. 

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:57 PM.