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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-14Clarftwn Clarington Anti -Black Racism Subcommittee Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 6:00 PM Microsoft Teams If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext 2131 Present: Councillor Ron Hooper Jasmyne Julien Meera McDonald Rochelle Thomas Angela Todd -Anderson Rachel Traore Also Present: Erica Mittag - Community Development Coordinator, Municipality of Clarington Samantha Aitken - Public Service Coordinator, Clarington Public Library Regrets: Lauren Reyes -Grange 1. Land Acknowledgement Meera McDonald shared the Land Acknowledgement Statement. 2. Welcome & Introductions Members provided introductions and welcomed Jasmyne who had reached out and was interested in joining the Subcommittee. 3. Review of Previous Meeting Notes The notes of the meeting of February 10, 2021 were reviewed. Erica provided an update that she will be meeting with Jodi -Ann regarding initiative with Malcolm's Choice on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. 4. Review of Agenda No updates were received for the agenda. 5. New Members for Subcommittee The Subcommittee recently lost a member who moved out of the area. The Subcommittee is currently sitting at 5 members and could have up to 8 members as outlined in the Terms of Reference. (Note: Erica and Samantha are considered staff liaisons from Municipality of Clarington and Clarington Public Library). Jasmyne is interested in becoming a member and was confirmed as such during the meeting. Meera asked that members share information about the Subcommittee and its work with their networks to invite potential new members to attend an upcoming meeting and learn more about how they can be involved. Erica will provide some information that could be shared. 6. Durham Black Accountability Response Erica will be taking the information that was submitted by Committee and Subcommittee members to draft a response to the Durham Black Accountability Coalition. 7. Subcommittee Information on Diversity Advisory Committee page Information about the Anti -Black Racism Subcommittee has been included on Clarington's website: https://www.clarington.net/en/town-hall/diversity-advisory- committee.asp. Meera asked Erica if meeting minutes and agendas could also be included on this page. Erica will check with the Clerks Department to see what is possible. 8. Virtual Event Update Members thanked the working group members for the success of the event. Samantha reported that 61 people were registered for the event; at its peak, there was 36 attendees online. This is a good percentage of registration to attendance. Angela sent out thank you letters to all our panelists and each received a thank you gift. There were some outstanding questions from the event and our panelists are providing information for a response that can be shared with all attendees. 9. Durham Committee / Task Force Rochelle suggested that there could be a benefit to coordinate our efforts and collaborate with other similar groups in other municipalities. Grassroots groups should also be included in this collaboration. Meera suggested there would be some connecting that could occur while we wait for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group at the Region to formalize and initiate discussions. Erica to create a list of contacts for municipal committees and reach out to the new group at the Region to determine their plan / timeline for connection. If members are aware of points of contact for grassroots organizations, please share with Erica. Erica will create a database of contact information. 10. Update on Anti -Racism Policy and Anti -Black Racism Strategy Meera advised that the working group looking at the Anti -Racism Policy and Anti -Black Racism Strategy will provide an update and share their progress at the May 12 meeting. 5. Other Business No other business was shared. Next meeting: Wednesday, May 12, 6:00 p.m. Virtually — Microsoft Teams Action Item • • Could minutes and agendas of Erica To check with Clerk's subcommittees be linked on the Diversity Department Advisory Committee page. Regional connection and collaboration Erica Erica to create a with similar groups. database of contacts for regional committees and grassroots organizations Members are encouraged to share Meera, To provide update at May feedback on policy and strategy with Rochelle 12, 2021 meeting Meera at next meeting. and Lauren Build out policy and strategy documents. Meera, Erica can support as well Rochelle and Lauren Investigate partnerships for Business Erica Meeting April 20, 2021 Spotlight