Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Report

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

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 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, Métis and Inuit 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

• P. Gill (Acting Chair), S. Atieh, K-A. Burke, B. Hill, M. Stothers and L. Ochoa and H. Lysynski (Acting Clerk)

  ABSENT:  S. Evoy, N. Fahd, N. Fragis, R. Gill, D. Godwin, R. O'Hagan, J. Pineda and N. Syed

  ALSO PRESENT:  Councillor J. Pribil; K. Arnold, J. Gomez, Z. Khawaja, P. Masse, E. Skalski
    
   The meeting was called to order at 4:02 PM; it being noted that this meeting was held virtually.

   

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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 P. Gill.

2.2

Traditional Opening

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

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Community Advisory Committee Guidelines Discussion

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee heard a verbal presentation from E. Skalski, Deputy City Clerk, with respect to the roles and responsibilities of members relating to confidential matters.

3.2

Workplace Equity and Inclusion Action Plan

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee heard a verbal presentation from K. Arnold, Equity and Inclusion Advisor, with respect to the City of London Workplace Equity and Inclusion Action Plan.

3.3

Anti-Hate Project

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee heard a verbal presentation from Z. Khawaja, Coordinator, Anti-Hate Project, with respect to the Anti-Hate Project.

4.

Consent

4.1

11th and 12th Reports of the Diversity,Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 11th and 12th Reports of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, from its meetings held on November 14 and 30, 2023, were received.

5.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

None.

6.

Items for Discussion

6.1

DIACAC Future Directions

• That the communication from B. Hill, with respect to potential future directions of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (DIACAC) BE POSTPONED to the January, 2024 DIACAC meeting.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:07 PM.