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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
March 8, 2024
Electronic Meeting 7:00 pm
Attendees: C. Canzius
P. Martin
V. ShawK. Hanson D. David K. Petrolo
S. Mascoll
Mayor K. Ashe Councillor D. Pickles Nicole Perryman, Executive Director, Ifarada Institute C. Farell, Events Coordinator, Community Services
J. San Antonio, Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (Staff Liaison) D. YewWoon, Community Engagement Coordinator, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion A. MacGillivray, Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary)
Absent: D. Dill
Z. Donaldson A. Fraser O. Grignon B. Loiseau
C. Russell
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1. Welcome and Call to Order
D. David called the meeting to order and read the Land Acknowledgement.
2. Review and Approval of Agenda
Moved by P. Martin Seconded by K. Petrolo That the March 7, 2024 Meeting agenda of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce be approved. Carried
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3. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
4. Approval of Minutes
Moved by K. Petrolo Seconded by S. Mascoll
That the February 8, 2024 Meeting Minutes of the
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce be approved.
Carried
5. Presentations
5.1 Cris Farell, Events Coordinator, Community
Services Re: 2024 City of Pickering Events
Cris Farell, Events Coordinator, Community Services provided an overview of various upcoming City Events in 2024 and spoke to
opportunities for the Taskforce to participate. 5.2 Nicole Perryman, Executive Director, Ifarada Institute Re: Ifarada Institute: Centre for Excellence
– Programs and Events
Nicole Perryman, Executive Director, Ifarada Institute provided an overview of the programs and services offered by Ifarada Institute: Centre
for Excellence.
A question and answer period ensued between Taskforce Members and Nicole Perryman regarding:
• where the community can find information
regarding Ifarada’s events;
• where Ifarada’s office is located and where they provide services; and,
• all the programs and services being offered free of charge.
Cris Farell indicated that he would send the Taskforce the list of events and the
specific opportunities to get
involved for their consideration.
Nicole Perryman indicated that she could share the slide deck that she was
going to present at the
meeting with the Taskforce.
6. Delegations
There were no delegations.
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7. General Business 7.1 Black History Month Update
C. Canzius provided an overview of Black History Month Initiatives including the Region of Durham Black History Month Celebration and Cultural
Expressions 17th Annual Black History Month
Celebration.
7.2 Council Meeting Debrief
D. David and P. Martin provided background on the February 26, 2024 Council Meeting and
spoke to the delegation made by the Pickering
Anti-Black Racism Taskforce regarding Black History Month and the Opinion Editorial by Councillor Lisa Robinson.
Mayor K. Ashe and Councillor D. Pickles
provided comments regarding the February 26,
2024 Council Meeting and provided updates on potential courses of action.
Discussion ensued amongst Taskforce Members regarding the ability of Members of Council to ask
questions of delegates.
7.3 Executive Nominations for Secretary
D. David solicited the Taskforce for nominations to the position of Secretary.
Seeing no nominations, this matter was deferred
until further notice.
7.4 2024 Work Plan D. David provided an overview of the Taskforce’s
Work Plan and solicited the Taskforce for
nominations to chair the Consultation Initiative
Subcommittee.
K. Hanson nominated herself for the position of Chair of the Consultation Initiative Subcommittee. Moved by K. Petrolo
Seconded by P. Martin
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1. That the Taskforce strike the Consultation Initiative Subcommittee; and,
2. That K. Hanson be appointed to the position of Chair of the Consultation Initiative Subcommittee.
Carried J. San Antonio provided an overview of the next steps involved in finalizing the 2023 Year End Report and 2024 Work Plan before submitting it
for inclusion in a Council Agenda. Discussion ensued amongst Taskforce Members regarding:
• whether the 2023 Year End Report & 2024 Work Plan should proceed to Council at the March 25, 2024;
• clarification the subcommittee membership
can comprise of relevant stakeholders or
members of the public that have appropriate interest or expertise;
• clarification regarding the timelines for having
the Year End Report and Work Plan reviewed; and,
• the Consultation Initiative having the goal of creating a set of recommendations for the
Pickering community, similar to the project undertaken at the City of Mississauga. Mayor K. Ashe spoke to the allocation of $60,000.00 in the 2024 Mayor’s Budget for the
Consultation Initiative.
D. David indicated that she will solicit feedback from Taskforce Members around the goals of the Consultation Initiative and provide it to J.
San Antonio
8. Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
9. Other Business
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9.1 March 25, 2024 Council Meeting
V. Shaw asked if there was intention of Taskforce Members attending the next Council Meeting on
March 25, 2024.
D. David indicated that she
would solicit Members to see if there is interest.
10. Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2024 at
7:00 pm in an electronic format.
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:39 pm