Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

Report

Meeting #:	5th Meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
Date:	Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 12:00 P.m. - 1:00 P.m.
Location:	Committee Room #3

Attendance

• PRESENT:  R. Hussain (Chair), J. Braithwaite,  M. Buzzelli, F. Cassar, C. DuHasky, Z. Hashmi, B. Hill, M. Mlotha; and P. Shack (Secretary)
    
  REGRETS:  D. Jama, R. Nasser and C. Szturm

   

  ALSO PRESENT:    K. Husain, K. Koltun, T. Mooney and J. Turner

   

  The meeting was called to order at 12:03 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 meeting was opened with an Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands by R. Hussain.

2.2

Traditional Opening

• That it BE NOTED that no traditional opening was received.

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Emancipation Day, 7th Annual Emancipation Celebration

• That it BE NOTED that the attached and verbal presentation from J. Turner, Organizer, Emancipation Day, with respect to Emancipation Day Celebrations to be held on September 22, 2019, was received.

3.2

Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) Update

• That it BE NOTED that the attached and verbal presentation from K. Koltun, Coordinator, Government and External Relations, with respect to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) update, was received.

4.

Consent

4.1

4th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 4th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on July 18, 2019, was received.

5.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

5.1

Policy and Planning Sub-Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from R. Hussain, with respect to the Policy and Education Sub-Committee.

5.2

Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee - December 10, 2019 Awards Night

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from F. Cassar, with respect to the Award and Recognitions Sub-Committee; it being further noted that F. Cassar will attend the Community and Protective Services (CPSC) meeting on August 13, 2019, to inform the CPSC of the 2019 London Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Awards to be presented on December 10, 2019.

6.

Items for Discussion

6.1

2019 Work Plan

• That consideration of the 2019 Work Plan of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) BE DEFERRED to the next meeting of DIAAC, it being noted that the 2018 Work Plan and any updates will serve as the basis for the 2019 Work Plan for approval at next meeting.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 1:32 PM.