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Home My WebLink AboutFebruary 12, 2026 Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Meeting Agenda Electronic Meeting February 12, 2026 - 07:00 PM Members of the public may observe the meeting proceedings by viewing the livestream on the HTML Agenda or the archived video available on the City's website. How to Participate Individuals looking to make a verbal delegation may do so in accordance with the City’s Procedure By-law. In lieu of a verbal delegation, individuals may also submit written comments to clerks@pickering.ca. To register as a Delegation, please submit a Delegation Request Form by visiting pickering.ca/meetings. For inquiries related to accessibility, please contact Legislative Services Phone: 905.420.4611 | Email: clerks@pickering.ca Call to Order/Roll Call Review and Approval of Agenda Disclosure of Interest Adoption of Minutes Meeting Minutes, January 8, 2026 Page 4 Presentations City of Pickering Community Energy Efficiency Programs A. Pereira, Community Energy Management Coordinator Delegations General Business 1. 2. 3. 4. 4.1 5. 5.1 6. 7. Introduction to the Taskforce: Christine Bussue D. Yew Woon, Community Engagement Coordinator, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion C. Bussue City Update: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion D. Yew Woon, Community Engagement Coordinator, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Executive Update: Budget D. David Subcommittee Updates Consultation and Co-Design: Anti-Black Racism Strategy RFP Process D. Yew Woon, Community Engagement Coordinator, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Community Engagement A. Fraser Communications and Promotional Materials P. Martin D. Yew Woon, Community Engagement Coordinator, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 2026 Planning and Ideas 2026 Black History Month Initiatives D. David Informing the PABRT 2026 Workplan D. David 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.4.1 7.4.2 7.4.3 7.5 7.5.1 7.5.2 Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Meeting Agenda February 12, 2026 - 2 - Correspondence Other Business Next Meeting - March 5, 2026 Adjournment 8. 9. 10. 11. Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Meeting Agenda February 12, 2026 - 3 - 1 Present: Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Meeting Minutes Electronic Meeting January 08, 2026 - 07:00 PM D. David D. Dill A. Fraser P. Martin S. Mascoll O. Williams A. MacGillivray, Council & Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary) K. Roberts, Manager, Cultural Services J. Wallace, Supervisor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion D. Yew Woon, Community Engagement Coordinator, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Regrets: Z. Donaldson V. Shaw 1. Call to Order/Roll Call D. David called the meeting to order and read the Land Acknowledgement. 2. Review and Approval of Agenda Moved By Odessa Williams Seconded By Donovan Dill That the Agenda for the January 8, 2026 Meeting of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Meeting be approved. Carried 3. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 4. Adoption of Minutes - 4 - Pickering Anti Black Racism Taskforce Meeting Minutes January 08, 2026 2 4.1 Meeting Minutes, November 6, 2025 Moved By Sharleen Mascoll Seconded By Donovan Dill That the Minutes of the November 6, 2025 Meeting of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce be approved. Carried 5. Presentations 5.1 Patricia Huntsman, Patricia Huntsman Culture + Communication Re: City of Pickering Cultural and Strategic Plan Krystal Roberts, Manager, Cultural Services gave a brief introduction. Laurel Lawry and Erin MacDonald, Patricia Huntsman Culture + Communication provided an overview of the City of Pickering Cultural and Strategic Plan Review and Update project. Discussion ensued with the Taskforce discussing: • whether the Taskforce could obtain a copy of the slide deck; • the need for equitable and easy to access funding could be made available for small cultural groups; • the need to help cultural groups be better oriented with the City's Request for Proposal process; • the need to increase the profile of the Pickering Museum Village; • the need to tell the story of Black artists in Pickering through permanent installations, rather than temporary installations; • the need to better communication to the community regarding cultural initiatives; • the need for additional staff resources for the City's Events and Culture Team; and, • the need to evaluate cultural initiatives to measure engagement and impact based on community feedback. City Staff to provide a copy of the slide deck to the Taskforce for their reference. - 5 - Pickering Anti Black Racism Taskforce Meeting Minutes January 08, 2026 3 6. Delegations There were no delegations. 7. General Business 7.1 City Update: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion D. Yew Woon spoke to the updates regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the City, including the selection of the consultant for the Consultation and Co-Design: Anti-Black Racism Strategy Project to be submitted to Council for approval and the new applications received for Taskforce vacancies. Discussion ensued regarding the Taskforce needing involvement in the recruitment and orientation process for new Members. D. Yew Woon provided further updates including: • Tamil Heritage Month Celebration happening on January 18, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Chestnut Hill Development Recreation Complex; • Durham Region Black History Month Celebration happening on February 3, 2026 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm in Ajax; • The City's Black History Month Lunch and Learn in partnership with the Melanin Skate Crew; and, • the Taskforce's Work Plan and the need to coordinate of the Taskforce's signature events and partnerships. Discussion between D. Yew Woon and the Taskforce ensued regarding the planned submission the Taskforce's Year End Report and Work Plan to Council in March 2026 and the Taskforce's budget allocation and the anticipation that it would remain the same in 2026. 7.2 Executive Update: Budget Update regarding the Budget was provided under Item 7.1. 7.3 Subcommittee Updates 7.3.1 Consultation and Co-Design: Anti-Black Racism Strategy RFP Process - 6 - Pickering Anti Black Racism Taskforce Meeting Minutes January 08, 2026 4 Update regarding the Consultation and Co-Design: Anti-Black Racism Strategy RFP Process was provided under Item 7.1. 7.3.2 Community Engagement A. Fraser briefly spoke to the Taskforce's preparation for Black History Month Events happening across Durham including the Black Experience Town Hall, Black Health Week, Together We Rise, and various others. 7.3.3 Communication The Taskforce briefly discussed Marketing and Promotional material including the purchase of post cards for events and the need to examine the Taskforce's inventory of material. 7.4 2025 Recap of Activities D. David provided a high level overview of the various events that the Taskforce was involved in and provided an update on the Durham Black History Month Event. She explained that the event was being held at Milestone Ministries in Ajax with the theme: Legacy Ignites the Path for Youth to Lead the Future. 7.5 PABRT Work Plan Update regarding the PABRT Work Plan was provided under Item 7.1. 7.6 PABRT Executive Nominations and Membership D. David thanked O. Williams for stepping up for the Executive Team. 7.7 2026 Planning 7.7.1 2026 Black History Month Update regarding the 2026 Black History Month was provided under Item 7.1 and 7.4. 8. Correspondence There was no correspondence. 9. Other Business - 7 - Pickering Anti Black Racism Taskforce Meeting Minutes January 08, 2026 5 • O. Williams highlighted an event happening at the St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture on January 21 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm featuring a preview of the CBC's Fifth Estate's Missing Black Boys documentary. 10. Next Meeting D. David highlighted that the next meeting will be held on February 12, 2026. 11. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Dated this 8th day of January, 2026. - 8 -