Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Report

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

Monday, October 17, 2022 at 12:00 P.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting - Please check the City website for current details

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.-A. Burke, N. Fahd, P. Gill, R. Gill, B. Hill, L. Ochoa; H. Lysynski (Committee Clerk).

  ABSENT:  S. Evoy, M. Castillo, N. Fragis and J. Pineda

  ALSO PRESENT: K. Arnold and B. Westlake-Power

  The meeting was called to order at 12:30 PM; it being noted that the following Members were in remote attendance:  R. O'Hagan (Chair), K.-A. Burke, N. Fahd, P. Gill, R. Gill, B. Hill, L. Ochoa

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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 R. O'Hagan.

2.2

Traditional Opening

• That it BE NOTED that no Traditional Opening was received.

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

4.

Consent

None.

5.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

5.1

Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award (DRRIA):

  a)        the Jess Jones Recreation Therapy Inc. BE AWARDED the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Small Business/Small Labour (49 or fewer employees/members);

  b)        the Amazon Delivery Station BE AWARDED the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Large Business/Large Labour (50 or more employees/members);

  c)        the ATN Access Inc. BE AWARDED the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services (including Not-for-Profits) (49 or fewer employees/members);

  d)        the London Airshow BE AWARDED the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services/Not for Profit (50+ members) category; and,

  e)         the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee report with respect to the 2022 DRRIA Recommendations BE RECEIVED.

6.

Items for Discussion

None.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:55 PM.