Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

Report

Meeting #:5th Meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee
Date:
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Location:
Committee Room #4
Attendance
  • PRESENT:  R. Hussain (Chair), A. Hamza, Z. Hashmi, S. Lewkowitz, M. Mlotha, L. Osbourne, M. Prefontaine and I. Silver and H. Lysynski (Acting Secretary)

     

    ABSENT:  ​F. Cassar​, A-M. Sanchez and S. Sharma

     

    ALSO PRESENT:  T. Allott, F. Andrighetti, K. Husain, S. Khan, M. Sereda, A. Thorne and T. Wall

     

     

    The meeting was called to order at 12:01 PM.


  • That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  • That it BE NOTED that the meeting was opened with an Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands by R. Hussain.

  • That it BE NOTED that no traditional opening was received.

  • That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee received the attached presentation from S. Khan, Organization Development Specialist, with respect to the City of London Diversity Plan.

  • That it BE NOTED that the 4th Report of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 15, 2018 was received.

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

  • That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee reviewed and received the attached Minutes and heard a verbal presentation from A. Hamza, Chair, Policy and Planning Sub-Committee, with respect to the Policy and Planning Sub-Committee meeting held on April 5, 2018.

  • That it BE NOTED that no report was received from the Awards and Recognitions Sub-Committee.

  • That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) held a general discussion with respect to an article in The London Free Press relating to the Accessibility Advisory Committee requesting an amendment to the Mayor's New Year's Honours List and the amendment not being undertaken.

  • That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to current community events and celebrations.

  • The meeting adjourned at 1:08 PM.