Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

Report

Meeting #:	3rd meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
Date:	Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 12:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.
Location:	Committee Room #3

Attendance

• PRESENT:  R. Hussain (Chair), F. Cassar,  M. Mlotha, L. Osbourne, S. Sharma;  and P. Shack (Secretary)
    
  REGRETS:  Z. Hashmi, S. Lewkowitz, M. Prefontaine and I. Silver

   

  ALSO PRESENT:    M. Sereda

   

  The meeting was called to order at 12:12 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

Menstrual Products Distribution Free of Charge

• That the following actions be taken, with respect to Menstrual Products Distribution free of charge:

  a)     the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to explore the option of providing free menstrual products in City of London Facilities, as a pilot project; and

  b)      delegation status BE REQUESTED for R. Hussain, M. Sereda and R. Ettinger to speak at the April 1, 2019 Community and Protective Services Committee meeting in regards to this item;

  it being noted  the verbal presentation from R. Ettinger, Here for her, was received.  

4.

Consent

4.1

2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 2nd Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 21, 2019, was received.

5.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

5.1

Education and Awareness, Policy and Planning Sub-Committee

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

5.2

Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee heard a verbal update from F. Cassar, with respect to the Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee.

6.

Items for Discussion

6.1

2019 Work Plan

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee Work Plan:

  a )    the attached 2018 Work Plan for the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee BE FORWARDED to the Municipal Council for information;

  b)     that consideration of the 2019 Work Plan for the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee  BE DEFERRED until the City Clerk's office completes the Advisory Committee review.

7.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

8.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 1:03 PM.