Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Report

The 9th Special Meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Committee Room #3

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), K-A. Burke, D. Godwin and R. O'Hagan and H. Lysynski (Acting Clerk)

  ABSENT:  S. Atieh, S. Evoy, N. Fahd, M. Castillo, N. Fragis, R. Gill, B. Hill, L. Ochoa, J. Pineda, M. Stothers and N. Syed

  ALSO PRESENT:  K. Arnold and S. Corman

  The meeting was called to order at 4:04 PM; it being noted that P. Gill, K-A. Burke, D. Godwin and R. O'Hagan were in remote attendance.

   

   

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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

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 2023 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award (DRRIA):

  a)  the Oakridge Presbyterian Church Mission and Outreach BE AWARDED the 2023 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Small Business/Small Labour (49 or fewer employees/members) category;

  b) the Islamic Relief Canada London Regional Team BE AWARDED the 2023 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Large Business/Large Labour (50+ members) category;

  c) Project SEARCH BE AWARDED the 2023 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services (including Not-for-Profits) (49 or fewer employees/members) category;

  d) the London Track 3 Adaptive Snow School BE AWARDED the 2023 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services (50+ members) category;

  e) Yesalihuni "They Will Teach You" Youth Initiative BE AWARDED the 2023 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Youth/Young Adult Groups or Organizations category; and,

  f) the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee report with respect to the 2023 DRRIA Recommendations BE RECEIVED.

6.

Items for Discussion

6.1

Mayor's New Year's Honour List

• That a special meeting BE HELD on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, for the purpose of discussing the 2024 Mayor's New Year's Honour List.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:25 PM.