Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

Report

Meeting #:	The 7th Meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
Date:	Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 12:00 P.m. - 1:00 P.m.
Location:	Committee Room #3

Attendance

• PRESENT:  R. Hussain (Chair), J. Braithwaite, F. Cassar, C. DuHasky, B. Hill, M. Mlotha and D. Turner (Clerk)
    
  ABSENT:   M. Buzzelli, Z. Hashmi, and D. Jama
    
  ALSO PRESENT:  F. Andrighetti, K. Husain, S. Khan, M. Sereda, and B. Sreng

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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

Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Update

• That J. Braithwaite BE APPROVED as the representative member from the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee to sit on the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Leadership Table.

4.

Consent

4.1

5th and 6th Reports of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee 

• That it BE NOTED that the 5th and 6th Reports of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meetings held on August 15, 2019, and September 19, 2019, respectively, were received.

5.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

5.1

Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee Report - DRRIA Evaluations 2019

• 
  That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2019 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award:

  a)       Top Event Productions BE AWARDED the 2019 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Small Business/Labour (under 50 members) category;

  b)       3M Employee Resource Group BE AWARDED the 2019 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Large Business/Labour (50+ members) category;

  c)       Big Bike Giveaway BE AWARDED the 2019 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services/Not for Profit (under 50 members) category;

  d)       Community Living London BE AWARDED the 2019 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Social/Community Services/Not for Profit (50+ members) category; and,

  e)       Western Muslim Students Association BE AWARDED the 2019 Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award, in the Youth/Young Adult Groups or Organizations category.

6.

Items for Discussion

6.1

Music Movement Motivation - The Saidat Show Live "Feel Good Tour"

• That it BE NOTED that the promotional materials from The Saidat Show Live "Feel Good Tour", as appended to the agenda, were received.

6.2

2019 DIAAC Work Plan

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) work plan:
  
  a)     the attached revised 2019 DIAAC work plan BE FORWARDED to Municipal Council for approval; and,
  
  b)     a draft 2020/2021 DIAAC work plan BE DEVELOPED for presentation to the committee by their January 2020 meeting date.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 1:10 PM.