Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Report

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

Thursday, February 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, P. Gill, R. Gill, B. Hill, L. Ochoa, J. Pineda and K. Mason (Committee Clerk) 

   

  ABSENT: S. Evoy, N. Fahd, M. Castillo, N. Fragis, H. Karky 

   

  ALSO PRESENT: A. Khan, S. King, K. Koltun, N. Steinburg, J. Tansley, B. Westlake-Power, R. Wilcox 

   

  The meeting was called to order at 4:02 PM. 

   

   

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests we 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.

Organizational Matters

3.1

Election of Vice-Chair

• That P. Gill BE ELECTED Vice-Chair of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee for the term ending November 30, 2023. 

4.

Scheduled Items

4.1

Introduction of the City of London's Muslim Community Liaison Advisor

• That it BE NOTED that the introduction of the City of London's Muslim Community Liaison Advisor, was received. 

4.2

2023-2027 Strategic Plan

• That it BE NOTED that the presentation, as appended to the Added Agenda, from Rosanna Wilcox, Director, Strategy and Innovation, with respect to the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, was received. 

5.

Consent

5.1

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

• That it BE NOTED that the 1st Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held December 8, 2022, was received. 

6.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

None. 

7.

Items for Discussion

7.1

Celebration for Trans Day of Visibility

• That the Diversity Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee BE AUTHORIZED to organize and host an event on Friday, March 31 at approximately 6 PM, to recognize and celebrate Trans Day of Visibility; it being noted that Victoria Park would be the preferred location for the event.

7.2

Flag Proclamation Request

• That it BE NOTED that the request to submit a flag and proclamation on behalf of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, related to Trans Day of Visibility, was received. 

7.3

Change the Use of the Term "Stakeholder"

• That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to investigate the Corporate use and potential cessation of the term “stakeholder”; it being noted that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, received a verbal presentation from B. Hill with respect to this matter. 

8.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:22 PM.