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PICKERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON RACE RELATIONS & EQUITY
November 13, 2002
7:00 PM
Attendees: Councillor Dave Ryan
Marisa Carpino, City of Pickering
Fred Gibson, Pickering Carib Canadian Cultural Association
Lewis Williams, Durham District School Board
Robert Cutting, Durham District Catholic School Board
Mark Joel, Durham District School Board
Bill Boyes, Resident
Ian Weber, Community Appointee
Joe Mitchang, Durham Regional Police
Guest: Insp. Sherry Whiteway, Durham Regional Police
Regrets: Matthew Carmichael, Community Appointee
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Presentation
Insp. Sherry Whiteway, Durham Regional Police was
introduced by Councillor Dave Ryan and spoke to the
Committee on Racial Profiling. She advised that the Durham
Regional Police have Zero Tolerance for racism, harassment,
etc. and that Racial Profiling is not done within Durham Region.
The Committee expressed confidence in the policing activities
within the Region.
A lengthy conversation proceeded concerning this subject and
the following comments were made-
• Lewis advised that the United Way of Ajax/Pickering are
holding an Award of Excellence Youth Luncheon on
December 11 to
• Better youth representation on the Committee is
needed, Lewis and Robert agreed to request each
school within Pickering to place two students on this
Committee.
• Dave requested Committee members consider and
bring back to the next meeting ideas on an evening
event with considerable youth involvement. The theme
would be a Youth /Police /Multicultural Community event
to be held the third week of March.
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Upcoming Events
Marisa advised that Monday, February 17 th is Heritage Day.
The Committee preferred the weekend of February 22nd to hold
heritage events. Marisa will contact Pickering Town Centre to
enquire if this weekend would be suitable to them.
Dave advised that a meeting was held between himself, Marisa
and Laura Drake of the Pickering Museum Village to discuss a
Museum /Race Relations Forum. This event would take place
on Sunday, June 22 "d, 2003. The museum will discuss this
matter further to finalize participation and venue.
3.
Ontarians With Disabilities Act
Dave advised that letters were forwarded to all community
organizations involved with the disabled community. An ad will
be placed on the November 20th and 27th Community Page
concerning this matter and requesting anyone with a disability
wishing to participate on this Committee to complete an
application.
Dave further advised that Pickering is recognized as a leader in
this area.
4.
Other Business
a) Bill requested and it was confirmed that the Mission
Statement will be included at the bottom of each agenda.
b) Fred questioned the status on the situation with the
Mandarin Restaurant refusing entry of mentally challenged
individuals. Dave advised that a meeting was held between
himself, Councillor Holland and the Regional Director of the
restaurant. The Regional Director committed to sending
staff of that restaurant to Sensitivity Training. Councillor
Holland was following up on this matter and a status report
will be made at the next meeting.
c) Marisa requested that members confirm with her
participants in the Heritage Week events.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:45 p.m.
Copy: T. J. Quinn, Chief Administrative Officer
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