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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 12, 2024Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Meeting Agenda September 12, 2024 Electronic Meeting - 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Council & Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Members of the public may observe the meeting proceedings by viewing the livestream. 1.Welcome and Call to Order O. Grignon 2.Review and Approval of Agenda O. Grignon 3.Disclosure of Interest O. Grignon 4.Approval of Minutes 4.1 June 6, 2024 5.Presentations 5.1 Ellen Tayles-Armstrong, Conservator, Community Services Re: Roots to Rebellion Exhibit Update 6.Delegations 7.General Business 7.1 City Updates: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion J. San Antonio 7.2 Executive Updates O. Grignon,D. David,S. Mascoll -Resignations-Budget 7.3 Subcommittee Updates K. Hanson, A. Fraser,C. Canzius -Consultation and Co-Design: Anti-Black Racism Strategy RFP process-Community Partnerships: IDPAD Community BBQ-Marketing and Promotions 7.4 PABRT Participation in Community Events O. Grignon,D. David-Durham Region: Emancipation Day Celebration-Presentation: Municipality of Clarington's Diversity AdvisoryCommittee -Planning: Durham Region Municipal DEI symposium Page 1 Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Meeting Agenda September 12, 2024 Electronic Meeting - 7:00 pm For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Council & Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca 8.Correspondence 9.Other Business 10.Next Meeting 11.Adjournment Page 1 of 5 Minutes/Meeting Summary Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce June 6, 2024 Electronic Meeting - 7:00 pm Attendees: Z. Donaldson A. Fraser O. Grignon V. ShawK. HansonC. CanziusK. Petrolo B. Loiseau D. YewWoon, Community Engagement Coordinator, Equity, Diversity & InclusionJ. San Antonio, Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (Staff Liaison)A. MacGillivray, Council & Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary) Absent: D. DillS. MascollD. DavidP. Martin Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome and Call to Order O. Grignon called the meeting to order and read theLand Acknowledgement. 2. Review and Approval of Agenda Moved by K. Petrolo Seconded by V. Shaw That the June 6, 2024 Meeting agenda of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce be approved. Carried 3. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 4. Approval of Minutes Moved by K. Petrolo Seconded by K. Hanson - 1 - Page 2 of 5 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) That the May 2, 2024 Meeting Minutes of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce be approved. Carried 5. Presentations 5.1 Courtney Milne, PFLAG Canada, Durham Region Re: PFLAG Canada, Durham Region - Programs and Events Courtney Milne, PFLAG Canada, Durham Region -Programs and Events provided informationregarding 2SLGBTQI+ community and theresources offered by PFLAG Canada and other community partners in Durham Region. 5.2 Krystal Roberts, Manager, Cultural Services, City of Pickering Re: Post Manor Feasibility Study – Community Space Krystal Roberts provided an overview of the Feasibility Study underway to consider whether the Post Manor heritage property in Pickering is suitable for a community art gallery/studio space, and solicited the Taskforce for their feedback. Discussion ensued amongst Taskforce Members regarding: •the prominent location of Post Manor; •the importance of public art to help youthnavigate experiences of racism and promotea healthy community; •the importance of public art to promotecreative expression; •the benefit of having a space like this outside of City Centre; •whether there could be opportunities toshowcase local or emerging artists inPickering; •whether there could be opportunities to hostworkshops to learn various forms or art; •whether there could be opportunities to host events, including licensed alcoholsales/consumption; and, - 2 - Page 3 of 5 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) •whether there was opportunity for the City topartner with an organization specializing in arts. 6. Delegations There were no delegations. 7. General Business 7.1 City Updates: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Emancipation Day Jaclyn SanAntonio spoke to the City’s EDI Strategy being approved at the May 27, 2024 Council Meeting and provided information regarding the City’s new EDI webpage. Jaclyn spoke to the Region of Durham requesting Pickering to host an Emancipation Day Event and the potential opportunities for the Taskforce to get involved. 7.2 Executive Updates Odessa Grignon provided an update to the Taskforce speaking to: •a brief update on the Taskforce’s finances; •the delegation made that the May 27,2024 Council Meeting regarding theCity’s EDI Strategy; and, •the invitation for Odessa Grignon andDenise David to attend Clarington’sDiversity Advisory Committee in June. 7.3 Subcommittee Updates Consultation and Co-Design Subcommittee Kenisha Hanson provided an update to the Taskforce regarding discussions with the City regarding the Consultation and Co-Design and spoke to the procurement process involved in selecting a vendor for the project. Community Partnerships Subcommittee Odessa Grignon spoke to the preparation happening for the Taskforce’s Community BBQ Event on August 31, 2024 in celebration - 3 - Page 4 of 5 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) of International Day for People of African Descent. She spoke to working with community partners to organize various details of the event. Marketing and Promotions Subcommittee C.C. Canzius provided updates including: •the purchase of promotional tote bags; •increasing supplies of other promotionalmaterials including pen and fists (stressballs); •the creation of PABRT t-shirts; •the 2SLGBTQI+ allyship and BlackHistory Month displays; and, •updates to the PABRT webpage. The meeting lost quorum at 8:16 pm. The Taskforce took a short recess. The meeting resumed at 8:21 pm. 7.4 PABRT Participation in Community Events Odessa Grignon spoke to the Taskforce’s participation in the Kujenga Family Wellness Fair and the Durham PRIDE Parade. Odessa Grignon solicited the Taskforce Subcommittee Chairs if there were any matters requiring a Taskforce decision before summer recess. No matters were identified requiring a decision. C.C. Canzius displayed photos showcasing theTaskforce’s involvement in the Durham PRIDE Parade. 8. Correspondence There was no correspondence. 9. Other Business 9.1 Pride Events Odessa Grignon highlighted some events that the City is championing including: - 4 - Page 5 of 5 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) •Drag Queen Storytime at Pickering PublicLibrary; •Staff Lunch and Learn for City Staff andCommittee Members; •Youth PRIDE Durham. 10. Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2024 at 7:00 pm in an electronic format. The Taskforce discussed the City Council and Standing Committee schedule and the timelines involved in to bring forward recommendations to Council. 11. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned. Meeting Adjourned: 8:37 pm - 5 -