Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

Report

3rd Meeting of the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee

Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 12:00 P.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting - during the COVID-19 Emergency

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Attendance

• PRESENT: M. Buzzelli (Chair), H. Abu Karky, B. Hill, B. Madigan, and M. Mlotha; A. Pascual (Committee Clerk)
  
  ABSENT: C. DuHasky and W. Khouri
  
  ALSO PRESENT: K. Arnold, A. George-Antone, A. Husain, A. Hussain, K. Koltun, I. Silver, J. Tansley, and Z. Zabian
  
  The meeting was called to order at 12:04 PM; it being noted that the following members were in remote attendance: H. Abu Karky, M. Buzzelli, B. Hill, B. Madigan, and M. Mlotha.

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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 M. Buzzelli.

2.2

Traditional Opening

That it BE NOTED that no Traditional Opening was received.

3.

Scheduled Items

3.1

Letters of Remembrance for the Afzaal Family

• That it BE NOTED that a verbal presentation from A. Hussain, with respect to an introduction of an opportunity to write Letters of Remembrance for the Afzaal Family on digital platform https://islamophobia.io/, 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 January 20, 2022, was received.

5.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

5.1

Awards and Recognition Sub-Committee

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

5.2

Education and Awareness Sub-Committee

That it BE NOTED that no report was received from the Education and Awareness Sub-Committee.

5.3

Policy and Planning Sub-Committee

• That the Governance Working Group BE REQUESTED to consider continued membership or in the appointment process, the re-appointment of existing members to ensure the continuity of Advisory Committee membership.

5.4

Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

• That it BE NOTED that a verbal update from K. Koltun, Supervisor, Policy and Strategic Issues, with respect to the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Leadership Table, was received.

6.

Items for Discussion

6.1

Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action Update 

• That it BE NOTED that a verbal presentation from A. George-Antone, Indigenous Community Liaison Advisor, with respect to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action Update, was received.

6.2

UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - DIAAC Participation

• That it BE NOTED that a verbal update from J. Tansley, Manager, Strategic Programs and Partnerships, with respect to the All Are Welcome event in recognition of the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, was received.

6.3

Additional Business

That it BE NOTED that no additional business items were received at the meeting. 

7.

(ADDED) Deferred Matters/Additional Business

7.1

(ADDED) Black History Month

That it BE NOTED that the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to Black History Month.

8.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 1:12 PM.