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The Town of Georgina Equity & Diversity Advisory GEDAC Agenda 1 2017-04-11 THE TOWN OF GEORGINA EQUITY & DIVERSITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Tuesday, April 11, 2017 4:30 PM Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 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 - 5 (1) Meeting minutes from February 14, 2017 7. DELEGATIONS/SPEAKERS 8. PRESENTATIONS (1) Canada 150 discussion with Patti White, Manager of Recreation Services 9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE AGENDA 10. COMMUNICATIONS Pages 6 - 7 (1) Enhancing Police Response to Sexual Violence Pages 8 - 14 (2) Apply to be a CIECYR Provincial Equity Leadership Facilitator Pages 15 – 26 (3) Update Draft Diversity and Inclusion Charter Reaches Milestone Pages 27 - 36 (4) York Region Pride Parade 2017 Pages 37 - 38 GEDAC Agenda 2 2017-04-11 (5) Investing in Festivals and Events to Boost Tourism Across Ontario Pages 39 - 40 (6) More Support for Parents to Get Involved in Their Children's Learning Pages 41 - 42 (7) Ontario Continuing to Welcome Newcomers with Expanded and Modernized Immigration Program Pages 43 - 44 (8) Ontario Making Progress in Plan to End Violence Against Indigenous Women (9) Nanabush books (http://www.odjig.com/nanabush_books.html) (10) Chad Solomon (http://www.strongnations.com/gs/show.php?gs=3&gsd=740) Page 45 - 46 (11) Youth Conference Page 47 – 48 (12) Ontario Boosting Housing Supports for up to 6 000 Families in Need Page 49 - 50 (13) Ontario Combatting Systemic Racism and Breaking Down Barriers Page 51 – 52 (14) Ontario Introduces Anti-Racism Legislation 11. OTHER BUSINESS (1) International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination (April 2nd) (2) Bursary Update Pages 53 – 57 (3) Subcommittee Presentation. Page 58 (4) Hate Crime Vandalism Page 59 (5) York Region District School Board – CIECYR Page 60 (6) Request for Clarification - March 8, 2017 Memorandum to Council, Canada 150 resolution GEDAC Agenda 3 2017-04-11 (7) Music in the Streets discussion 12. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED 13. MOTION TO ADJOURN Next meeting: April 11, 2017 THE TOWN OF GEORGINA EQUITY & DIVERSITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, February 14, 2017 4:30 PM Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM 2. ROLL CALL The following Committee members were present: Karen McGill, Chair Courtney Baumhard, Vice Chair Alicia Lauzon Kyle Stipanic Samantha Lindsay Berenice Ruhl The following staff members were in attendance: Cathy Tustin, Human Resources Generalist Sarah Brislin, Committee Services Coordinator The following community members were absent with regrets: Mark Topping, Detective – York Region Police 3. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS - None 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Courtney Baumhard, Seconded by Kyle Stipanic RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2017-0001 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee approve the February 14, 2017, meeting agenda as presented. Carried. 5. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - None Page 1 of 60 6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES (1) Meeting minutes from November 08, 2016 Moved by Kyle Stipanic, Seconded by Alicia Lauzon RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2017-0002 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee November 08, 2016, meeting minutes be adopted. Carried. 7. DELEGATIONS/SPEAKERS – None 8. PRESENTATIONS – None 9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE AGENDA – None 10. COMMUNICATIONS (1) A message from Seneca’s president The Committee reviewed the letter and suggested that the Town should send out a similar letter. (2) Diversity Bursary in honor of the late Danny Wheeler (3) Statement from Minister Coteau on Black History Month (4) Globe and Mail Podcasts Detective Mark Topping advised the Committee YRP was considering how to create a counter-narrative. He also informed the Committee that he and his colleagues seek to engage marginalized Community. If anyone knows of any Muslim Mosques or places of worship for Georgina (for the police to attend and engage marginalized groups. Kyle Stipanic offered to investigate the request. The Committee discussed asking Council to direct staff assist York Regional Police (YRP) take a proactive approach to assisting the marginalized community in ensuring there are safe places to worship. The Committee requested Sarah Brislin, Committee Services Coordinator, find out if there are any current initiatives which assist newcomers or marginalized Page 2 of 60 groups in assimilating in the community; specifically with respect to safe places to worship. If so what are they and is there an opportunity to work with YRP. The Committee agreed to revisit hate crime records at the next meeting. An initiative which began with the sub-committee of the former GEDAC. The Committee suggested providing the link to the YRP website which advised people what to do when hate crimes occur. Karen McGill, Chair, and initiated discussion about shattering the silence campaign which gets ‘buy-in’ by asking people to explain what they would do in certain scenarios (active by-standards). Responses are posted, so they are visible. She advised such campaigns do need to be monitored to make sure responses are appropriate. The Committee agreed to further discuss the possibility of a Campaign at the next meeting. The Committee discussed the possibility of a future resolution which would: Ask Council to direct staff, that if hate crimes in the form of vandalism occur before it is cleaned up it be reported to YRP and recorded etc. Other suggestions included: Holding an awareness campaign – For community members to report hate crimes in the form of vandalism. Having journalism students come interview people and see what perceptions are now or a Town hall to educate and have a discussion. The Committee asked Sarah Brislin to find out how hate crime vandalism is currently handled by Town Staff. (5) Ontario Strengthening Child Welfare Improving Outcomes for Youth Moved by Courtney Baumhard, Seconded by Kyle Stipanic RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2017-0003 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee receive the following Communication items: 1. A message from Seneca’s president 2. Diversity Bursary in honor of the late Danny Wheeler 3. Statement from Minister Coteau on Black History Month 4. Globe and Mail Podcasts 5. Ontario Strengthening Child Welfare Improving Outcomes for Youth Page 3 of 60 Carried. 11. OTHER BUSINESS (1) Bursary Update The Committee noted they wish to change the bursary to an award. Karen McGill advised, the recommendation went to Council and was received but prior to the Council meeting she was notified by Town Staff that something in honor of Regional Councillor Danny Wheeler was already in the works and that they would be updated. (2) Recognition of Danny Wheeler The Committee reviewed the email request and made the following suggestions: That Council contributes $6000.00 to the Danny Wheeler Award proposed by GEDAC for a student in the first year of post-secondary studies. An event (if there was one that Danny was involved in) charity initiative on behalf of Danny Wheeler. Adaptive Play equipment for each of the Town Parks with plaques honoring Regional Councillor Danny Wheeler. (mobile) Adaptive equipment that can go to schools Naming a public space, a community room, building or center, examples are: o Council Chambers o A room at the Link o A room at the Merc A documentary about his life: o Done in such a way that it would appeal to youth. To reach the youths, with a message to dare to dream. o Preface it so that it is engaging (example the terry fox run). o Should take an honest, not fake or condescending approach. o Include letters or statements or videos of him speaking (motivational sense) quick documentary life and times of Danny Wheeler. (3) PFLAG Gala) (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/4th-annual-stand-proud-york- region-charity-gala-tickets-30192847620?aff=es2) Moved by Courtney Baumhard, Seconded by Berenice Ruhl RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2017-0004 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee send Kyle Stipanic and tentatively Karen McGill to the Pflag event. Page 4 of 60 Carried. (4) Music in the Streets (last Saturday in June, June 24th) The Committee discussed participating in Music in the Streets again for 2017. The Committee noted that they would like to make the following changes: Be in a better location Need a better sound system Some shade and shelter (5) Canada 150 (agenda for next meeting) The Committee discussed planning for Canada 150 at the next meeting. Moved by Courtney Baumhard, Seconded by Berenice Ruhl RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2017-0005 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee recommend Georgina Town Council approach the Georgina Chippewa’s of Georgina Island First Nations to bless the Town events organized for the Canada 150 Celebrations. Carried. 12. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED - None 13. MOTION TO ADJOURN Moved by Courtney Baumhard, Seconded by Berenice Ruhl RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC-2017-0006 That the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee February 14, 2017 Meeting be adjourned at 5:56 PM Carried. Karen McGill Chair C. Sarah A. Brislin Committee Services Coordinator Page 5 of 60 Sarah Brislin From: Ontario News <[email protected]> Sent: February-15-17 8:20 AM To: Sarah Brislin Subject: Enhancing Police Response to Sexual Violence Right-click here t Right-click here t pictures. To help pictures. To help privacy, Outlook privacy, Outlook auto matic downlo auto matic downlo picture from the picture from the Ontario Newsroo Ontario Newsroo News Release Enhancing Police Response to Sexual Violence February 15, 2017 Province Funding Projects Focused on Innovation and Supporting Survivors Ontario is supporting people who have experienced sexual assault through a program that builds partnerships between community and justice partners, front-line victim service providers and police services across the province. Fifteen two-year pilot projects have been selected that will provide a more compassionate, sensitive response when survivors of sexual violence come forward and report their experiences.
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