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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 9, 2001WF,LNN19p0 "Ii! - Wca0/N11-600 Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity May 9, 2001 Meeting Minutes Present: Kim Kranc, City of Pickering — Chair Dave Ryan, City Councillor Fred Gibson, Pickering Carib Canadian Cultural Association Ikram Makki, Muslim Youth and Community Centre of Pickering/Durham (MYCC) Lewis Williams, Durham District School Board Matthew Carmichael, Community Appointee Margaret Eskins, Community Appointee Monika Jensen, Community Appointee Ian Weber, Community Appointee Kisho Umar, Community Appointee Jessie Docherty, South Pickering Seniors Club #753 Emily Nakada, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Rep Monique Ferdinand, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Rep Debbie Kearns, City of Pickering Regrets: Jane Kiyonaga, Durham Catholic District School Board Valerie Jones, City of Pickering Dave Waldriff, City of Pickering - Vacation 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Year 2001 Committee Projects / Events Canada Day 001 Kim advised, that as stated in the Minutes of the April Advisory Committee Meeting, it would not be possible for the committee to participate in the Frenchman's Bay Festival. She further advised that there is an opportunity for participation in the Canada Day celebrations and requested that a contact name be provided to Dave Waldriff in order that arrangements could be made. Kim requested a list of the supplies needed for the suggested project and advised that all materials would be provided by the City. Matthew advised that the committee's proposed project for this event involved painted hand prints placed on different shaded banners depicting the diverse society within Pickering. Also, individual 8%" x 11" paper would be made available for children to take home with their hand print on. Margaret also suggested that handi- wipes should be provided for cleaning the paint off individuals hands. 3. Other Business a) Matthew gave Emily various International Flags which were no longer required by his company. These flags will be hung in the St. Mary Catholic High School Cafeteria. b) Fred advised that the Pickering Seniors Tea Party was held on May 6th from 12:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. at the Recreation Complex and was a great success with over 200 in attendance. c) Youthfest will be held at the Ajax Community Centre on May 11th. d) The suggestion was put forward again by Margaret for a Videographer to create a video, taping at various events in which the Advisory Committee participate in. Margaret and Matthew will meet to discuss this suggestion and bring forward a proposal at the next Committee Meeting. Lewis Williams provided the name of Mahtin Khaja who is a videographer. e) Councillor Ryan advised that an Accessibility audit has been undertaken by the City in all City owned facilities. He further advised that the City has received a letter of commendation from the Bloorview MacMillan Municipal Integration Network for - the audit. He further advised that the City recognizes that this program was brought forward by the Race Relations & Equity Committee. 4. Next Meeting June 13, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Committee Room. 5. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.