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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
April 3, 2025
Electronic Meeting - 7:00 pm
Attendees: D. David O. Grignon
K. Hanson
P. Martin S. Mascoll V. ShawD. Machado-Yew Woon, Community Engagement Coordinator, Equity, Diversity
& Inclusion
J. Wallace, (Acting) Supervisor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion J. Currie, Legislative Coordinator (Recording Secretary) Absent: C. Canzius
D. Dill Z. Donaldson A. Fraser
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1. Welcome and Call to Order
O. Grignon called the meeting to order and read the Land Acknowledgement.
2. Review and Approval of Agenda
Moved by D. David Seconded by P. Martin That the April 3, 2025 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 P. Martin
Seconded by S. Mascoll
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That the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce be approved.
Carried
5. Presentations
5.1 Erica Edwards, Community Program Coordinator / Program Supervisor,
Durham Family & Cultural Centre Re: Black Joy Holiday Market Update
O. Grignon noted that E. Edwards, Community Program Coordinator / Program Supervisor, Durham Family & Cultural Centre had sent her regrets and did not attend
the meeting.
With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, O. Grignon provided a brief overview and update of the Black Joy Holiday Market and provided information regarding the
events held in November 2024 and the success and
growth experienced since 2023. O. Grignon also highlighted the impact supporting Black owned business and youth entrepreneurs, raising funds for Afro-Caribbean food baskets, and connecting communities.
O. Grignon congratulated the Durham Family Cultural
Centre on receipt of the Durham Region Community Impact Organization Award.
6. Delegations
There were no delegations.
7. General Business 7.1 City Updates: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
D. Machado-Yew Woon acknowledged the Pickering Anti Black Racism Taskforces involvement in the Royal Canadian Legion International Women’s Day Celebration.
D. Machado-Yew Woon provided an updated schedule regarding the RFP process for the Consultation and Co-Design Initiative, indicating that the negotiations were projected to be June 3, 2025, and to have a Report to Council in September.
Discussion among Committee Members and staff ensued regarding starting the Consultation and Co-Design
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Initiative in the beginning of 2026 and that there would be a budget available in 2026.
D. Machado-Yew Woon noted that the Annual Year End Report and Work Plan would go to the May 26, 2025 Council meeting.
D. Machado-Yew Woon noted that the City of Pickering has hired two new staff members to add to the Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team, Jessica Man, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Specialist and Justine Wallace, Supervisor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
7.2 Executive Updates
D. David notified the Taskforce that Durham Region
Emancipation Day is coming up in August and that the planning will be starting soon.
Budget
S. Mascoll provided a brief overview of the details of the PABRT Budget’s current expenditure and that there will
be another budget update in June.
7.3 Subcommittee Updates
Consultation and Co-Design Subcommittee
K. Hanson indicated that there were no further updates.
Community Engagement: Black History Month
D. David provided that the Durham Region International Women’s Day event occurred last weekend at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex and was well attended with several panelists who discussed issues
facing women of the community.
D. David noted that the event was empowering and provided positive messaging.
Marketing and Promotions Subcommittee
There was no update provided.
7.4 2025 Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT) Work Plan
O. Grignon noted that PABRT had laid a solid foundation for several front-facing events and expressed that it would
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be beneficial for the City of Pickering to consider taking a leading role in initiating and hosting some of the events.
O. Grignon solicited the Taskforce for contributions to the 2025 Year End Report and Work Plan and suggested that Taskforce Members could provide D. Machado-Yew Woon with comments through email correspondence. O. Grignon indicated that the Year End Report and Work
Plan could be presented and discussed at the May 1st, 2025 Taskforce Meeting, where endorsement by the Taskforce would be considered.
7.5 PABRT Executive Nominations
D. Machado-Yew Woon provided an overview of the
Executive roles on the Taskforce. Appointment of the Chair Members were invited to put forward nominations for the
position of Chair. O. Grignon nominated D. David for the position of Chair. Seeing no other nominations for the position of Chair, the
nominations were closed. Moved by S. Mascoll Seconded by P. Martin
That D. David be appointed to the position of Chair of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce. Carried
D. David provided remarks pertaining to her appointment. Appointment of the Vice Chair Members were invited to put forward nominations for the
position of Vice Chair. No nominations were put forward. The appointment of the Vice Chair was deferred until further notice.
8. Correspondence
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There was no correspondence.
9. Other Business
There was no Other Business.
10. Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned: 7:56 pm