Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Report

The 4th Meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, September 08, 2022 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 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: B. Hall (Acting Chair), K-A. Burke, N. Fahd, R. Gill, H. Karky, L. Ochoa and J. Pineda; H. Lysynski (Acting Committee Clerk)

  ABSENT: M. Castillo, S. Evoy, N. Fragis, P. Gill, M. Mlotha and R. O'Hagan

  ALSO PRESENT: L. Livingstone; M. Schulthess

  
  The meeting was called to order at 4:15 PM; it being noted that the following members were in remote attendance: N. Fahd, K-A. Burke, R. Gill, B. Hill, H. Karky, L. Ochoa and J. Pineda.

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

1.2

Election of Chair for September 8, 2022 Meeting

• That B. Hill BE ELECTED Chair for the September 8, 2022 Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee meeting.

2.

Opening Ceremonies

2.1

Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands

• That it BE NOTED that the Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands was read by B. Hill.

2.2

Traditional Opening

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

3.

Scheduled Items

None.

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 July 14, 2022, was received.

4.2

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

• That it BE NOTED that the 3rd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on August 11, 2022, was received.

4.3

Letter of Resignation - A. Stonefish

• That it BE NOTED that the letter of resignation, dated August 11, 2022, from A. Stonefish, was received with regret.

5.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

5.1

Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee

• That the request from the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee for budget allocation of up to $2,000.00 for the 2022 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, BE APPROVED.

5.2

Education and Awareness Sub-Committee

• That it BE NOTED that there were no updates with respect to the Education Sub-Committee.

5.3

Policy and Planning Sub-Committee

• That it BE NOTED there were no updates with respect to the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee.

6.

Items for Discussion

None.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:43 PM.