Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Report

The 1st Meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, December 08, 2022 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), P. Gill, R. Gill, B. Hill; H. Lysynski and K. Mason (Committee Clerks)

                         

  ABSENT: K. Burke, M. Castillo, S. Evoy, N. Fahd, N. Fragis, H. Karky, L. Ochoa, J. Pineda

                         

  ALSO PRESENT: K. Koltun, R. Morris, J. Tansley, B. Westlake-Power

   

  The meeting was called to order at 4:13 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 is BE NOTED that the Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands was read by R. O'Hagan. 

2.2

Traditional Opening

That it BE NOTED that no Traditional Opening was received. 

3.

Organizational Matters

3.1

Election of Vice-Chair

That the election of Vice-Chair BE DEFERRED to the next meeting. 

4.

Scheduled Items

4.1

Community Diversity and Inclusion Overview

• That it BE NOTED that the presentation, as appended to the Agenda, from K. Koltun, Senior Coordinator, Community Engagement - Equity and Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Division, with respect to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Overview, was received. 

4.2

Newcomer Day and Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Foundations Training

• That it BE NOTED that the presentation from R. Morris, Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, with respect to Newcomer Day and Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Foundations Training, was received. 

5.

Consent

5.1

5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 26, 2022, was received. 

5.2

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 October 6, 2022, was received. 

5.3

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

• That it BE NOTED that the 7th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 17, 2022, was received. 

5.4

8th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 8th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 10, 2022, was received. 

5.5

Resignation of M. Mlotha

• That it BE NOTED that the letter of resignation, dated November 10, 2022, from M. Mlotha, was received with regret. 

6.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

None.

7.

Items for Discussion

None. 

8.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:47 PM.