Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee

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Date:
Time:
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Location:
Online Video Conference
Members
  • Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7 (Co-Chair)
  • Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
  • Pamela Gunn, Citizen Member (Co-Chair)
  • Abdul Qayyum Mufti, Citizen Member
  • Emi Roni, Citizen Member
  • Joann De Murrell, Citizen Member
  • Nicole Rye, Citizen Member
  • Samuel Cooper, Citizen Member
  • Shari Stoch, Citizen Member
  • Sonia Ojha, Citizen Member
  • Tony Oseivhi, Citizen Member
Members Absent
  • Michelle Eze, Citizen Member
  • Seshagiri Pingali, Citizen Member
Staff Present
  • Eglantina Gondia

Staff

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Councillor Damerla, Co-Chair called the meeting to order at 6:47 PM.

2.
INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

 

Councillor Damerla, Co-Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

That the September 11, 2024 Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Agenda be approved. 

Approved (A. Mufti)

4.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

Nil

5.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

5.1
Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Minutes - May 15, 2024

 

That the May 15, 2024 Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee minutes, be approved as presented.

Approved (Councillor M. Reid)

6.
PRESENTATIONS - Nil

 

7.
DEPUTATIONS

 

7.1
John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums and Becky LaForme, Coordinator, Indigenous Relations regarding Truth and Reconciliation

 

John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums spoke to the subject matter highlighting terminology, Indigenous Relations at the City, engagement, awareness, Indigenous place making, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.

Committee Members inquired and commented on Indigenous healthcare, representation at the municipal level, economic development, data on Indigenous demographics, impact on outreach, and archaeological sites in Mississauga; J. Dunlop and Becky LaForme, Coordinator, Indigenous Relations responded.

  • RECOMMENDATIONCRDHAC-0013-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor A. Tedjo

    That the deputation and associated presentation from John Dunlop, Manager, Indigenous Relations, Heritage and Museums and Becky LaForme, Coordinator, Indigenous Relations regarding Truth and Reconciliation, dated September 11, 2024, be received.

    Received

7.2
Rob Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives regarding the Mississauga For All Campaign Update

 

Rob Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives spoke to developing a City campaign to promote unity, address discrimination, racism, and hate; and proposed that a subcommittee be formed to shape the campaign.

Committee Members engaged in discussion, commenting and inquiring about the Peel Regional Police campaign on hate, the necessity of an educational campaign, ensuring sensitivity around communication on current issues; and R. Trewartha and Uzma Shakir, Strategic Leader, Diversity and Inclusion, provided comments.

Committee Members interested in participating in the Subcommittee to discuss the Mississauga for All Campaign were advised to contact the Legislative Coordinator.

  • RECOMMENDATIONCRDHAC-0014-2024
    Moved ByA. Mufti

    That a Subcommittee of the Combating Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred Advisory Committee to discuss the Mississauga for All Campaign, be established and that members interested in participating in the Subcommittee to advise the Legislative Coordinator.

    Approved
  • RECOMMENDATIONCRDHAC-0015-2024
    Moved BySamuel Cooper

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Rob Trewartha, Director, Strategic Communications and Initiatives regarding the Mississauga For All Campaign Update, dated September 11, 2024, be received.

    Received

8.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit - Nil

 

9.
CONSENT AGENDA - Nil

 

10.
MATTERS CONSIDERED

 

10.1
Combating Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred Advisory Committee Work Plan

 

Uzma Shakir, Strategic Leader, Diversity and Inclusion spoke to the work plan items, responding to inquires from Committee Members around mechanisms to track progress and upcoming deputations.

  • RECOMMENDATIONCRDHAC-0016-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Reid

    That the Combating Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred Advisory Committee Work Plan, be received.

    Received

10.2
To appoint a new Co-Chair to the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee

 

Councillor Tedjo thanked Pamela Gunn, Citizen Member for their contributions as Co-Chair, commented on the Committee's work, and suggested amending the Committee's Terms of Reference to allow two Members of Council to serve as Co-Chairs.

Committee Members and staff engaged in discussion regarding the Co-Chairs composition, noting the importance of incorporating citizen member perspectives to foster parity between Members of Council and the community, and further deliberated by proposing multiple motions regarding the Co-Chairs composition.

  • RECOMMENDATIONCRDHAC-0017-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor A. Tedjo

    That the email dated September 5, 2024 from Pamela Gunn, Citizen Member, with respect to her resignation as Co-Chair of the Combating Racism, Discrimination, and Hatred Advisory Committee, be received.

    Received
  • RECOMMENDATIONCRDHAC-0018-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor A. Tedjo
    1. That the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be amended to permit two (2) Councillors to be Co-Chair of the Committee.
    2. That Councillor Martin Reid be appointed as Co-Chair of the Combating Racism, Discrimination and Hatred Advisory Committee for the term ending November 2026 or until a successor is appointed.
    Approved

11.
INFORMATION ITEMS - Nil

 

12.
OTHER BUSINESS - Nil

 

13.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING - November 13, 2024

 

14.
ADJOURNMENT

 

8:18PM (T. Oseivhi)

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