Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Report

The 6th Meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, July 11, 2024 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 (Chair), S. D'Amelio, S. Atieh, D. Godwin, C. Kamgne Tagatzi, D. Luthra and K. Warmington and H. Lysynski (Acting Clerk)

  ABSENT:  K-A. Burke, S. Evoy, N. Fahd, R. Gill, B. Hill, L. Ochoa, M. Stothers and N. Syed

  ALSO PRESENT:  M. Fontaine, S. Govindaraj, E. Hunt and M. Stone

  The meeting was called to order at 4:01 PM; it being noted that P. Gill, S. D'Amelio, S. Atieh, D. Godwin, C. Kamgne Tagatzi and K. Warmington 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

3.1

Mobility Master Plan

• That it BE NOTED that the presentation, as appended to the Agenda, from M. Fontaine, Senior Communications Specialist and M. Stone, Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor, with respect to the Mobility Master Plan Public Engagement June to September 2024, was received.

   

4.

Consent

4.1

5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 5th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on May 9, 2024, was received. 

5.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

None.

6.

Items for Discussion

6.1

2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List - Call for Nominations

• That it BE NOTED that Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (DIACAC) held a discussion with respect to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List Call for Nominations; it being noted that the DIACAC reviewed the communication, dated June 27, 2024, from the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerks, with respect to the 2025 Mayor's New Year's Honour List Call for Nominations.

6.2

Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award Policy

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee (DIACAC) held a discussion with respect to the 2025 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM.