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The Town of Georgina Equity & Diversity Advisory GEDAC Agenda 2019-05-28 THE TOWN OF GEORGINA EQUITY & DIVERSITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Tuesday, May 28, 2019 4:30 PM Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER “We would like to begin today’s meeting by acknowledging that the Town of Georgina is located over lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples and thank them for sharing this land. We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.” 2. ROLL CALL 3. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Pages 1 to 5 (1) Meeting minutes from Tuesday April 23, 2019 7. DELEGATIONS/SPEAKERS 8. PRESENTATIONS (1) Former Subcommittee Berenice presentation. 9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE AGENDA 10. COMMUNICATIONS Page 6 to 7 (1) Ms. Cheung's Class, Pink Shirt Day GEDAC Agenda 2019-05-28 Page 8 to 9 (2) Rebalancing the Opportunity Equation - United Way Greater Toronto Report (https://www.unitedwaygt.org/file/2019_OE_fullreport_FINAL.pdf). (3) York Region police investigate anti-Semitic graffiti found in Vaughan (https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/crime/2019/04/29/york-region-police- investigate-anti-semitic-graffiti-found-in-vaughan.html) 11. OTHER BUSINESS (1) Discussion - Community Response To Hate Slogan (ongoing item). (https://www.splcenter.org/20170814/ten-ways-fight-hate-community- response-guide) Pages 10 to 27 Resources for Anti-hate slogan (deferred for further consideration): Saskatoon (https://www.saskatoon.ca/community-culture- heritage/cultural-diversity/race-relations-city-policy) Pages 28 to 30 (2) Education and empowerment event (prelude to diversity dinner). Other fall event dates (Page 28) Ted talk suggestion (page 29) Keynote Speaker suggestions (page 30) Pages 31 to 32 (3) Multi-faith dates (4) York Region Pride Parade, June 15, 2019, Newmarket (5) Bursary/education award (ongoing) Committee to discuss the criteria, who will judge, and prize to be awarded (6) Communication strategy (ongoing) Pages 31- 40 (7) Music in the Streets 2019- Saturday June 23, 2019. Discussion on level of participation. (8) Diversity Dinner (ongoing) 12. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED 13. MOTION TO ADJOURN GEDAC Minutes 2019-04-23 THE TOWN OF GEORGINA EQUITY & DIVERSITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, April 23, 2019 4:30 PM Committee Room 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM. “We would like to begin today’s meeting by acknowledging that the Town of Georgina is located over lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples and thank them for sharing this land. We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.” 2. ROLL CALL The following Committee members were in attendance: Karen McGill, Chair Kyle Stipanic, Vice Chair Mayor Margaret Quirk Berenice Ruhl Lily Pourzand The following Committee member was absent with Regrets Alicia Lauzon, York Region Police The following staff members were in attendance: Cathy Tustin, Senior Human Resources Consultant Sarah Brislin, Committee Services Coordinator 3. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS - None 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Kyle Stipanic, Seconded by Lily Pourzand RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2019-0007 Page 1 of 40 GEDAC Minutes 2019-04-23 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee waive the rules of procedure move Item 11(8) Music in the Streets ahead of all other business. Carried. Moved by Kyle Stipanic, Seconded by Bernice Ruhl RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2019-0008 That the April 23, 2019, Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee agenda be approved as presented. Carried 5. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - None 6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES (1) Meeting minutes from Tuesday March 26, 2019 Moved by Kyle Stipanic, Seconded by Bernice Ruhl RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2019-0009 That the minutes of former Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee meeting held on March 26, 2019, be adopted. Carried 7. DELEGATIONS/SPEAKERS - None 8. PRESENTATIONS - None 9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE AGENDA - None 10. COMMUNICATIONS (1) Public Heroes Awards 2019 (Keynote Speaker Wendy Cukier) and Meet Your Neighbour Dinners (2) IAP – (a former GEDAC) sub-committee – package for review. Moved by Kyle Stipanic, Seconded by Bernice Ruhl RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2019-0010 Page 2 of 40 GEDAC Minutes 2019-04-23 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee receive the following communication items: 1. Public Heroes Awards 2019 (Keynote Speaker Wendy Cukier) and Meet Your Neighbour Dinners 2. IAP – (a former GEDAC) sub-committee – package for review. Carried 11. OTHER BUSINESS (1) Music in the Streets Moved by Bernice Ruhl, Seconded by Kyle Stipanic RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2019-0011 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee approve a budget of $1500.00 towards the 2019 Music in the Streets festival to facilitate and compensate for the ceremony and performances of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. Further that the funds as provided be allocated to cover following in the order as listed: 1. Request traditional knowledge keeper 2. 4 traditional dancers 3. Big drum, and 4. hoop dancers Carried. (2) Discussion - Community Response To Hate Slogan (ongoing item) The Committee previously discussed the possibility of proposing Council pass a statement resolution that will denounce hate with an additional objective of asking other York Region Municipalities to adopt the same or similar type of resolution. Members reviewed the municipal and government resources for Anti-hate slogans and agreed to review the Saskatoon resource before the next meeting. (2) Diversity Dinner with education and empowerment piece (continued discussion) Moved by Bernice Ruhl, Seconded by Kyle Stipanic RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2019-0012 Page 3 of 40 GEDAC Minutes 2019-04-23 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee organize an education and empowerment event for the community in the fall. Carried. (3) Step-up program discussion (include with previous item) The Committee discussed the idea of encouraging active by-standers or ‘up- standers’ (4) Multi-faith dates YRP has confirmed they have a Multi-Faith Calendar they can share. (5) Bursary/education award The Committee discussed creating an anti-hate award. The Committee to discuss the criteria, who will judge, and prize to be awarded (6) Communication strategy (7) Former Subcommittee discussion Bernice Ruhl offered to present at next meeting. (8) Additional Meeting date Moved by Bernice Ruhl, Seconded by Kyle Stipanic RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2019-0013 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee added an additional meeting October 8th 2019. Carried. (9) Respectful Engagement Strategies for Engaging Equity-Seeking Populations (Page 228). Moved by Kyle Stipanic, Seconded by Mayor Quirk RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2019-0014 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee approve allocating the funds needed to cover the cost of registration and travel for committee Page 4 of 40 GEDAC Minutes 2019-04-23 member Bernice Ruhl to attend the Respectful Engagement Strategies for Engaging Equity-Seeking Populations workshop. Carried. 12. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED 13. MOTION TO ADJOURN Moved by Bernice Ruhl, Seconded by Lily Pourzand RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2018-0015 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee April 23, 2019, meeting adjourn at 5:46 PM. Carried. ___________________________ Karen McGill, Chair ____________________________ Sarah Brislin, Committee Services Coordinator Page 5 of 40 Wednesday, April 1 0, 201 I Dear Mr. Frank Sebo, We are a grade 3, 4, and 5 class fl'om Sutton Public School. We are writing to tell you about Pink Sh¡rt Day. We want to explain that the Day of Pink is a day where we wear pink to stand up against bullying. lt all started when two ' teenagers bought 50 pink shirts to school to wear to stand up for a boy who ' was bullied for'wearing pink. There are a few things we were wondering. We want to ask if your office could fly a pink flag under the tow¡r's flag every Day of Pink. Would you also be able to put information on the Day of Pink in the local newspaper to teach others about the day? Maybe in the mayor's column? Could you also put up Day of Pink posters around the town or on the town's website? We are also thinking about a free program that teaches people about the Day of Pink. We are also thinking about a story writing contest for the Day of Pink. We want to thank you for accepting our letter and considering our requests. q I c Sincerely, L, Scz .to e Ms. Cheung's Grade 3,4, and 5 Class 9 .¡n: c,h \f Page 6 of 40 Urhlr 1" ì .Þ *er-t {$ \.-'' -t ' -*+- ry r, ru *:r'il!". Page 7 of 40 Sarah Brislin From: Phil Rose-Donahoe Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 10:27 AM To: Sarah Brislin Subject: FW: Rebalancing the Opportunity Equation - United Way Greater Toronto Report Can you please share the email below with GEDAC members? Thanks, Phil Phil Rose-Donahoe, B.A. Hons, MMSt Cultural Services Manager | Recreation & Culture 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON | L4P 3G1 905-476-4301 Ext. 2224 | georgina.ca Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Like us on Facebook Confidentiality Notice This e-mail may be privileged and/or confidential, and the sender does not waive any related rights and obligations. Any distribution, use, or copying of this e-mail or the information it contains by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is unauthorized and may breach the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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