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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 11, 2001I� III +_ Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity April 11, 2001 Meeting Minutes Present: Manraj Pannu, Dunbarton High School Student Rep - Chair Fred Gibson, Pickering Carib Canadian Cultural Association Ikram Makki, Muslim Youth and Community Centre of Pickering/Durham (MYCC) Jane Kiyonaga, Durham Catholic District School Board Matthew Carmichael, Community Appointee Kisho Umar, Community Appointee Philip Matsushita, Pine Ridge Secondary School Rumnik Pannu, Dunbarton High School Student Rep Margaret Eskins, Community Appointee Emily Nakada, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Rep Monique'Ferdinand, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Rep Dave Waldriff, City of Pickering Valerie Jones, City of Pickering Debbie Kearns, City of Pickering Regrets: Councillor Dave Ryan Lewis Williams, Durham District School Board Luiga Ayotte, Durham District School Board Mobeen Khaja, Muslim Education Cultural Association 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Year 2001 Committee Projects / Events Through Other Eyes • Manraj outlined what this event involves, advising of the activities which individuals participate in. This outreach event educates those participating in the difficulties experienced by physically disabled individuals. Margaret questioned the activities or projects the Committee has been involved in in prior years and the possibilities for the upcoming .year. Dave advised that the Frenchman's Bay Festival has been in touch with the City of Pickering looking for a youth event. The Committee discussed this at length putting forward the following ideas: a) Jane suggested creating a video, speaking with individuals at the festival as well as having a speakers corner; b) Phil suggested restaurants be approached for inclusion in the video, possibly a power point presentation be created also which could be available to publicize•the diverse society of Pickering; c) two or three different shades of painted banners be available for anyone interested in signing their name and placing their brilliantly colored painted hand print on - -2 -- the banner to show the diverse society within Pickering. Paper could also be made available for children to take home with their hand print on. Phil recommended that the Committee not rush with these ideas but to investigate what venues are available for the Committee to become involved in. Ikram urged the Committee to ensure that it is organized before proceeding and to set goals, schedules and long term planning. Committee members were requested to bring a list of the various events that the City, schools and other organizations are involved in. (Since this meeting Dave has requested that I inform the Committee Members that it will not be possible to become involved in the Frenchman's Bay Festival but that budget money is available and approval granted for involvement with Canada Day in a similar type of program idea.) 3. Other Business a) Fred advised that the Pickering Seniors Tea Party will be held on May 6th from 12:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. at the Recreation Complex. b) Emily advised that 24 International Flags are hanging in the St. Mary Catholic High School Cafeteria. Student Council has raised enough money to purchase five more flags. c) Jane extended appreciation to Marisa on her work with Heritage Week. d) Manraj advised of the Annual Cultural Show to be held at Dunbarton High School, East Gym on April 19th at 6:30 p.m. Daytime shows will also be held on April 19th at 9:15 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. 4. Next Meeting May 9, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Committee Room. 5. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.