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Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee
Wednesday September 13, 2023 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Virtual Via Microsoft Teams
If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at
905-623-3379 ext 2131
Present: Councillor Granville Anderson
Pranay Gunti
Ron Hooper
Meera McDonald
Lyndsay Riddoch
Andaleeb Shafi
Tenzin Shomar
Dione Valentine
Also Present: Erica Mittag – IDEA Officer
Jeannette Whynot – Accessibility Coordinator
Regrets: Lauren Reyes-Grange
Aaliyah Ruddock
Yasmin Shafi
The meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.
1. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Andaleeb Shafi shared the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
2. Declarations of Interest
No declarations
3. Review and Approval of Agenda
Moved by Ron Hooper, seconded by Andaleeb Shafi
That the agenda for the September 13, 2023 meeting be approved.
Carried
4. Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
Moved Ron Hooper, seconded by Lyndsay Riddoch
That the minutes of the July 13, 2023 meeting be approved.
Carried
5. Introductions
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• Jeannette Whynot, Accessibility Coordinator, will temporarily support as Erica
transitions out of her role after September 15, 2023.
• Jeannette can be reached at jwhynot@clarington.net
6. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Officer (IDEA) Position
• Committee invited to share key deliverables, key priorities skills and experience, interested in
feedback from this group. Position reports through Clerk's Division so input can be shared by
sending an email to clerks@clarington.net by September 22, 2023, to be considered for
inclusion in the hiring process.
7. Councillor Updates – Councillor Anderson
• Reggae concert was held in July 2023.
• Cricket pitch to be built in Bowmanville.
8. Community Updates – Erica Mittag
• Draft Clarington Strategic Plan – public engagement sessions throughout the rest of
September, as well as website to take part in online survey with regards to Clarington Strategic
Plan: https://www.clarington.net/en/town-hall/Clarington-Strategic-Plan.aspx
• Jack Saddleback lunch and learn: Two Spirit Champions: There are No Closets in Tipis, to be
held virtually on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Erica will send an invite with
details.
9. Inclusion Lens
• Erica shared presentation on what an inclusion lens is, still needs to be branded by
Communications.
• Once supported by Committee, will be taken to Council for approval.
Moved by Pranay Gunti, seconded by Meera McDonald
That the Diversity Advisory Committee endorse the Inclusion Lens as presented.
Carried
10. Oath of Office
• After recent municipal elections in Ontario, the Oath of Office is being reviewed and some
municipalities are advocating for some changes.
• The Committee was asked to review and discuss their thoughts on proposing changes,
including looking at allegiance to the King, recognition of Indigenous Treaties, or incorporation
of wording such as used in the moment of reflection.
• Truth of Reconciliation and Calls to Action #94 recommended to update mention of Treaties of
Indigenous Peoples in Citizenship Oath.
• Members will review and will include as a future agenda item for discussion.
11. Next Meeting Date
• October meeting is changed to Tuesday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. Expect meeting invite from
Jeannette Whynot. Erica will cancel the invites she shared out.
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12. Other Business
• Applefest Booth – October 14, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Bowmanville). Please save the date.
If a booth is secured, members will be asked to support by coming out for a shift during the
day to engage with the community, in partnership with the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
13. Future Agenda Items
• Looking to grow engagement in Pickleball, partnering with Oshawa Pickleball and Seniors
group will hold a session support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington to learn the sport
and play https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-
clarington/events/pickleball-2023/. First session September 23, 2023 2-5pm at Diane
Hamre Recreation Complex.
• Pranay asked about Committee Member bios and when they will be posted on the
Clarington website. Erica will follow up with Members who have not yet shared.
• Anti-Black Racism Task Force had a meeting and will have items for discussion on a future
agenda.
Motion to adjourn moved by Andaleeb Shafi and seconded by Lyndsay Riddoch.
Carried
Next meeting: October 17, 2023
Meeting format for next meeting to be determined