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Agenda
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
Special Meeting – Extension of June Discussion
June 17, 2021
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting
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livestream.
1. Welcome and Call to Order G.Chang-Campbell
2. Disclosure of interest G.Chang-Campbell
3. Adoption of Agenda and Previous Minutes G.Chang-Campbell
Attachment 1: June 3, 2021
4. Delegations
5. Action Plans C. Mosca
Attachment 2: Development of Action Plan
6. Other Business All
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Attachment #1 – Refer to Item 3 of the Agenda
Draft Minutes/Meeting Summary
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
Thursday, June 3, 2021
7:00 pm
Electronic Meeting – Webex Platform
Attendees: C. Addo-Bekoe, Manager, People and Culture (Staff Liaison)
T. Ryce, Supervisor, Cultural Services (Staff Liaison)
G. Chang-Campbell, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member (Chair)
C. Mosca, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member (Vice-Chair)
Z. Adatia, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
S. Charles-Watson, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
R. Diaz-Matus, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
M. Francis, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
D. Governor, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
A. Graham, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
O. Grignon, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
F. Heath, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
N. Holland, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
A. Laylor, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
K. Noronha, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
T. Olanbiwonnu, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
N. Sinclair, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
J. Smith, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
A. Vincent, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
D. Poole, Clerk-Typist (Recording Secretary)
Absent: D. Ryan, Mayor
A. Davis, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
C. Farinha, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Member
Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status
Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as
appropriate)
1. Call to Order
G. Chang-Campbell welcomed everyone in
attendance and called the meeting to order at
7:05 pm. The taskforce members engaged in a
moment of silence to express their deepest
sympathies for the discovery of the remains of the 215
children at the former Kamloops Residential School.
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Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status
Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as
appropriate)
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosure of interest was brought forward by
any of the taskforce members.
3. Adoption of Agenda and Previous Minutes
The taskforce reviewed the agenda and the minutes
from the meeting held on Thursday, May 6, 2021. It
was the consensus of the taskforce members to
approve the agenda and adopt the minutes as
received.
4. Delegations
There were no delegates registered for the meeting.
5. Action Items Update Staff
T. Ryce advised that she provided information
regarding the remuneration process to the chair and
vice-chair for review prior to dissemination among
the members.
T. Ryce noted that the City has identified a web
URL for the taskforce, which will include t email
access. Staff are reviewing the current model to
align with municipal best practice. Proposed launch
date to align with the call for sub-committee
members. A proposal will be provided to the
executive members for review.
T. Ryce advised that the City has recently launched
a community piano in Esplanade Park, which was
supported by the Cultural Advisory Committee. Staff
would like to host a round table discussion on
diversity, unity and race and invite the PABRT to
partner in this initiative, planned for August of this
year. It was the consensus of the taskforce to
partner with the Cultural Advisory Committee in this
initiative.
T. Ryce advised that the City is putting in for a
Community Foundation Grant, which prioritizes
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Item/
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
equity of access, for a safe community space
related to Music and Wellness including a public
work dedicated to the memory of lives lost in the
pandemic, and the bravery of front line workers
within the City Centre. T. Ryce requested that the
taskforce write a letter of support, and partner in the
development of the project. This would include a
review of the program plan to ensure equity and
barrier free access.
Moved by S. Charles-Watson
Seconded by C. Mosca
That the PABRT provide a letter of support for this
initiative.
Carried.
T. Ryce to invite the sub-
committee members that
decide to take this on to
the planning meeting for
the session at the end of
the summer.
G. Chang-Campbell to
prepare the letter on behalf
of the PABRT
6. Marketing Considerations
O. Grignon provided an overview of the marketing
plan, noting the following costs that would come out
of the PABRT budget if it was decided to utilize
these marketing methods:
Curbex sign -$167.00 per location per month
Mass mailing -$3,500.00 for printing and
$3,000.00 for delivery to all Pickering
residents and businesses
Paid social media advertising -$150.00
T. Ryce advised that any expenditure over
$1,000.00 requires an RFP. Any in house design
work is complimentary as is inclusion of marketing
material that is distributed via eblast, the
enewsletter or the Community Page. All other costs
would be the responsibility of the taskforce.
T. Ryce noted that the taskforce will have a
standalone URL and can use the City template for
the PABRT website, as it is within the City’s model
thus making it easier to plug in the information and
thereby making it economical and visual. The
possibility exists to select another layout that exists
within the City website, should the taskforce prefer
T. Ryce to provide the
following documents:
1. draft press release
2. website outline
3. previous call for
committee members
4. copy of the presentation
from the Cultural Advisory
Committee meeting held
on February 24, 2021
5. City brand guidelines.
Full survey data from the
initial ABR survey
completed in fall of 2020.
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Item/
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
it.. The contact us section of the page will go to
members of the taskforce, the City is linked at the
top left corner of the page, the main image will
dominate the central section and indicate the page
belongs to the taskforce.
Moved by F. Heath
Seconded by G. Chang-Campbell
That the taskforce accepts T. Ryce’s
recommendations for the website.
Carried.
7. Bang the Table
O. Grignon provided an overview of the Bang the
Table engagement platform while highlighting all of
the benefits. O. Grignon noted that the taskforce
has two licenses. She will hold one of them and it
will be determined in the future who will host the
other license. Training is open to all of the taskforce
members. Support, if needed, will be provided by
T. Ryce along with the City’s Corporate
Communications staff.
O. Grignon to forward the
training materials to any
member of the taskforce
who is interested.
8. Scheduling of Sub-committee and Executive
Meetings
G. Chang-Campbell advised that the executive
committee has agreed to meet on the third
Wednesday of each month. It was recommended
that the sub-committees meet on the Monday or
Tuesday of the third week or each month or during
the second week of each month so that anything
that occurs in the meeting can be brought to the
executive for inclusion on the next PABRT meeting
agenda.
9. ABRWG Statement on Goss Gilroy Inc.
Discussion ensued regarding the hiring of the
consulting firm Goss Gilroy by the City of Pickering.
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
Taskforce members raised concerns regarding the
selection, and inquired about the process. Key
concerns were diversity of representation on the
consulting team, lack of evidence on their website to
support diversity of staffing, and past work in this
area; thus questioning the ability of the firm to
properly engage the full community in a meaningful
dialogue.
Staff provided an overview of the selection process,
staff team at Goss Gilroy, and high level overview of
their experience, noting that the consultant will be
supported by the City’s diversity, equity and
inclusion steering committee.
The taskforce reviewed the letter that was written by
the Pickering Public Library’s Anti-Black Racism
Working Group that expresses their concerns
regarding the decision making and selection
process that lead to the hiring of Goss Gilroy. The
main concern was that this firm does not have
expertise in the areas of equity, diversity and
inclusivity, nor do they represent racialized
communities.
Moved by N. Sinclair
Seconded by F. Heath
The PABRT support the letter brought forward by
the Pickering Public Library’s Anti-Black Racism
Working Group, and will submit back with
recommended edits.
Carried.
T. Ryce to inquire if the
information related to the
proposal/bios of Goss
Gilroy can be shared with
the taskforce.
10. Code of Ethics
Moved by G. Chang-Campbell
Seconded by F. Heath
To adopt the PABRT Code of Ethics.
Carried.
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Details & Discussion & Conclusion
(summary of discussion)
Action Items/Status
(include deadline as
appropriate)
11. Updates from Executive and Sub-committee
Chairs
No updates were provided by the executive
members or the sub-committee chairs.
12. Action Plans
Due to time constraints, the action plan was
deferred to the next meeting.
Moved by G. Chang-Campbell
Seconded by O. Grignon
To hold a meeting in advance of the next regularly
scheduled meeting to focus on the action plan.
Carried.
O. Grignon to poll the
taskforce members
regarding their availability
and advise staff of such.
13. Other Business
N. Holland recommended putting together a
Facebook page.
S. Charles-Watson advised that she will be stepping
down from the taskforce, as she will be relocating to
another municipality to take on the role of DE& I
coordinator, the taskforce and staff wished her well,
and regret at her loss to another deserving
community.
No other business was conducted resulting in the
adjournment of the meeting at 9:05 pm.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:05 pm
Copy: (Acting) Director, Community Services
City Clerk
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Attachment #2 – Refer to Item 5 of the Agenda
Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce
(PABRT)
Development of Action Plan
May 2021
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Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................................3
Mandate ................................................................................................................................................................................3
Goals, Objectives, and Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................5
Responsibilities that are outside of scope of the Taskforce...................................................................................................6
Note.......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Sub-Committee Action Plans ................................................................................................................................................7
Community and Civic Engagement Action Plan – (CCE) ......................................................................................................9
Education Action Plan – (EDU) ...........................................................................................................................................12
Employment Opportunities and Financial Support Action Plan – (EMP) .............................................................................20
Health and Wellness Services Action Plan – (HLT) ............................................................................................................25
Inclusive Governance and Leadership Action Plan – (INC).................................................................................................26
Policing and the Justice System Action Plan – (POL) .........................................................................................................28
Youth Development Action Plan – (YTH) ............................................................................................................................32
Fulfillment of Goals, Objectives, and Responsibilities .........................................................................................................36
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Introduction
The City of Pickering established an Anti-Black Racism Taskforce to work in partnership with the Pickering community,
Durham-based organizations, businesses, stakeholders, and the City to identify and implement actions to fulfil goals and
objectives as outlined in the Terms of Reference.
The Taskforce is comprised of resident representatives and stakeholder representatives. It also has the support of 2 City
staff liaisons and the Mayor.
The Taskforce structure is made up as follows:
Chair Secretary – 2 positions
Vice Chair Treasurer – 2 positions
Sub-Committees with 2 Co-Chairs and members:
Community and Civic Engagement Inclusive Governance and Leadership
Education Policing and the Justice System
Employment Opportunities and Financial Supports Youth
Health and Wellness Services
Mandate
• to identify barriers and areas of opportunity, in order to enhance the shared experience and opportunities
afforded to Black residents,
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• to identify and coordinate opportunities for stakeholder and community engagement,
• to provide expert input and action on matters relating to the provision of anti-Black racism initiatives within the
community; and,
• to celebrate and promote the Black community and promote Black culture.
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Goals, Objectives, and Responsibilities
1. Work towards the reduction/elimination of anti-Black racism.
2. Ongoing communication with the residents of Pickering to identify existing systemic barriers for Black
residents and develop/provide opportunities to address these barriers, provide education, and effect change.
3. Produce an annual action plan and report to Council within the first three months of operation, which
identifies primary goals, measurement tools, implementation plans, timelines, and budget.
4. Provide advocacy and leadership on behalf of the Black community to the City, as well as organizations and
businesses serving the City of Pickering.
5. Strengthen and support Black-led economic development and Black employment initiatives.
6. Support the creation and success of Black community and cultural organizations.
7. Provide educational resources to build allies within and for the Black community.
8. Conserve and promote Black history and heritage.
9. Celebrate and support success within the Black community.
10. Provide opportunities for the creation, education, and enjoyment of Black culture.
11. Build partnerships and share resources with like-minded organizations to maximize benefit, be aware of
global best practice, to reduce potential for overlap of services and initiatives.
12. Be inclusive of all community residents at all levels and abilities; and,
13. Engage stakeholders, businesses, and cultural organizations as partners in the delivery of initiatives.
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Responsibilities that are outside of scope of the Taskforce
1. Development of City Diversity & Inclusion initiatives or strategy;
2. Budget approval.
3. City programming or events;
4. Day-to-day operations of the City or City facilities; and
5. Administrative matters including direction given to staff.
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Note
After the brutal killing of George Floyd in 2020, it has been generally established internationally that Anti-Black Racism is
systemic.
Taskforces and other bodies are working in various ways around the world to combat it. But as President Obama stated
on effecting change “….eventually, aspirations have to be translated into specific laws and institutional practices…..”.
While the PABRT Taskforce will be moving forward with its own aspirations to combat anti-Black racism in Pickering, we
do not have the authority or resources to translate our aspirations into specific laws and institutional practices. As such,
while the Taskforce could work towards the continued reduction of anti-Black racism during its term, implementing
mechanisms for the sustenance of the continued reduction of anti-Black racism is ultra vires.
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/barack-obama-responds-to-george-floyd-police-
protests_n_5ed510f3c5b6b7c046814552?ri18n=true
Sub-Committee Action Plans
The following high level action plans have been prepared by each sub-committee.
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They are in various formats at this time, and we will decide which template is most appropriate for our Taskforce. All future
reports on the action plans will be in the chosen format.
All plans will contain a Mission Statement, Projects, Action Steps with Target Dates, Measurement Tools, Budget, and
reference to the list of Goals, Objectives and Responsibilities” being fulfilled.
These action plans will be updated for presentation at our scheduled monthly meetings at which time questions,
suggestions, and concerns can be raised.
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Community and Civic Engagement Action Plan – (CCE)
Survey Findings:
Respondents by Race: Perceptions of Racism: Lack Culturally relevant programs: 21.9% of
24% of the respondents of trust, Black Canadians do 62.16% felt there was respondents made
were Black. not trust or use services that inadequate culturally relevant recommendations
are supposed to help and programming. Of the that community
serve them. programs/events available dialogues is needed.
respondents perceived them
to be tokenized.
Programs/events need to
honour Black culture
Subcommittee Mission Statement/ Plan:
Promote the existence of the PABRT
PABRT Objective:
Terms of reference responsibilities: o) Advocate and promote the value and benefit of anti-Black racism initiatives, and
Black culture for all.
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Action: PABRT
Objective:
Details: Required
Resources/Funding
Target date Success
Criteria/Outcome
Measurement
Complete a PABRT Mandate: Organize/Conduct Community Service TBD-Short X number of
community needs Identify barriers a town hall Department-term (less than residents who
assessment and areas for
opportunity.
Identify
opportunities for
community
engagement.
meeting:
Ask participants
what they want.
Inquire how the
taskforce can
serve the
Pickering Black
community.
How can we
(subcommittee)
tailor the
engagement so it
works for the
Pickering Black
community.
Liaisons Staff time
Community
Engagement
committee members
6 months) attended the town
hall.
Satisfaction
survey/feedback
to be distributed
to participants
post Town Hall.
Promote Bang
the Table to
enhance
community
engagement with
the taskforce
Terms of
reference goals:
2. Ongoing
communication
with the residents
of Pickering to
identify existing
systemic barriers
for Black
residents and
develop/provide
Leverage PABRT
website, social
media: FaceBook,
Twitter, YouTube,
TikTok to
encourage Black
community
residents to
register and
access the Bang
the table
Bang the Table
Administrator
Licence x 1.
Communications-
Staff time
Youth Development
Subcommittee Co-
Chairs Community
Engagement
Subcommittee
members
TBD X number of
residents who
registered to
access the Bang
the Table
engagement
platform.
# of times
registrants
engage The Bang
the table platform.
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opportunities to community Satisfaction
address these engagement survey/feedback
barriers, provide platform.
education and
effect change.
13. Engage
stakeholders’
businesses, and
cultural
organizations as
partners in the
delivery of
initiatives.
about the quality
of the
engagement
tool/platform to be
distributed to
registrants.
Champion
activities of other
subcommittees
PABRT Mandate:
Celebrate and
promote the
Black community
and Black
culture.
Liaise with
PABRT
subcommittee
Co-Chairs to
inquire how
Community
Engagement
committee can
support/promote
future initiatives.
Communications-
Staff time
Subcommittee Co-
Chairs
TBD Satisfaction
survey/feedback
to be distributed
to PABRT
subcommittee Co-
Chairs-
Community
Engagement
subcommittee
performance
appraisal.
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Education Action Plan – (EDU)
Education Sub-committee Action Plan
Members: Andre, Nikosa, Angella
Mission Statement:
-To build relationships and partnerships with families and stakeholders in the
Pickering community to promote awareness of resources conducive to Black student
success and dismantling Anti-Black racism.
-To improve academic outcomes and achievement for Black students through
addressing Anti-Black racism in partnership with the DDSB.
-To advocate for measurable and results oriented goals to ensure Black student
success in the DDSB.
-To be responsive to challenges and barriers faced in the education system due to
Anti-Black racism.
-Assist Pickering residents with self -education and alliance through ongoing
communication.
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Action Details Required Target date Success
Criteria
Outcome/
Measurement
-Contacting
the leaders of
the DDSB in
relation to the
DDSB
Compendium
of Action for
Black
Students
Success
(Compendium)
.
-To request
consent to
publish the
DDSB
Compendium
of Action for
Black
Students
Success
(Compendium)
. on
the PABRT
website
-Written and
verbal
communication
to the DDSB
equity leaders
May 24th , 2021
-
June 1st , 2021
-To receive
consent to
publish the
compendium
on the PABRT
website
-Parents will
have access to
the
compendium
and use the
information
during an
upcoming
“Bang the
table” panel
discussion
-Meet with -Connect with Time allocation June 1st -June We gain
Equity leaders DDSB equity for the meeting 3oth information on
at the DDSB. leaders to
discuss the
accountability,
how the action
in the
compendium
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DBEN access, and
measurability
of the
compendium.
are measured.
Which items
have been
achieved?
-We will
articulate our
goals to
collaborate and
partner with
DDSB to make
the
compendium
accessible to
Black families
and allies in
Pickering.
-We will solicit
their
participation in
an upcoming
Bang the Table
discussion on
the
compendium
We will
articulate our
goals to
collaborate with
DDSB to make
the
compendium
accessible to
families.
Receive on
their
willingness to
participate.
Commitment
to
partnership
with the
Education
subcommittee
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-“Bang the
table” panel
discussion
-This first
panel
discussion will
be and
information
session directly
related the
compendium
of action.
The tentative
proposed panel
will comprise of
equity leaders:
Jacqui Steer
and Cheryl
Rock.
The panel will
speak to the
goals, mission
actions of the
compendium,
how is it being
measured and
accountability
-Bang the
table platform
-Preparatory
meetings
-Verbal and
written
communication
to panelist
-Publication of
the panel to the
PABRT
website
-Publicized the
events in
“flyers”, on
Facebook,
local print, city
billboards,
library
communication
s, and
potentially on
-End of the
2021 school
year
-Before the
school year
2022 starts
-Attendance at
the Bang the
Table
discussion.
-Families will
have
Knowledge of
how to use the
Compendium
to navigate the
education
system
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for the
achievement of
the
compendium
goals.
the DDSB
website(s).
Cost:
The panel will
also discuss
the potential
recourses
available for
Black families
facing
challenges and
barriers.
-For printing
and distributing
flyers.
-Honorarium
for presenters
$50
Total
anticipated
cost of $500
-“Bang the
table” panel
discussion
Bang the table
Topic: Getting
ready for
post-secondary
Connect to
experts on the
topic who can
provide
information to
families.
-Bang the
table platform
-Preparatory
meetings
-Verbal and
written
-Proposed
Dates in the
2021 -2022
school year
-Students and
parents will
clearly
understand
how to prepare
and apply to
post-secondary
education.
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education communication
to panelist
-Publication of
the panel to the
PABRT
website
-Publicized the
events in
“flyers”, on
Facebook,
local print, city
billboards,
library
communication
s, and
potentially on
the DDSB
website(s).
Cost:
-For printing
and distributing
flyers.
-Honorarium
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for presenters
$50
Total
anticipated
cost of $500
-3 Bang the See above See Above See Above
Table panel
discussions
(TBD)
-Black families -Connecting Fall 2021 -Black families
Subcommittee will use this with community will access the
to compile an resource to members, like-education
educational help them minded database
resource advocate for organizations
database for Black student stakeholders, which will
Black families success and support them in
in Pickering. overcome
barriers and
challenges in
community
leaders and
allies to
advocating for
Black student
success and the education
system. Compile an
education
database. This
data base will
be made
available on
the PABRT
website.
overcoming
barriers and
challenges in
the education
system.
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Add a new Diversity Tab and content to the Cultural Portal web pages of Pickering.ca that includes details on the City’s
actions related to Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion, and provide a curated of resources to assist residents with self-
education and alliance. Resources will be streamed for children, adults, businesses, and organizations.
Once established, this resource will be promoted and shared with partners and like-minded organizations
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Employment Opportunities and Financial Support Action Plan – (EMP)
Employment Opportunities & Financial Supports Subcommittee
The following provides an outline of what we need to include:
Mission Statement /what you plan to accomplish:
To empower the City of Pickering’s Black community through financial and economical development.
Projects:
1. “Ask a Professional” is a series providing ongoing dialogue consultation with industry experts in a wide range of
fields.
Business owners will have the opportunity to have specific, relevant questions answered about their various business
concerns by a panel of proven industry professionals, and to learn from the questions posed by others in the business
community.
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Topics range from practical matters such as marketing, funding and business tax to equally important issues such as how
to manage stress during challenging times.
Whether you are an established business owner or considering launching a startup, this series is an opportunity to equip
yourself with the tools and know-how that will bring you success.
This is also an opportunity for Black established Businesses to introduce themselves to the community. We may also
consider having other local business owners introduce themselves to the Black community.
2. Youth Mentorship-Developing the Future of the Black community through mentoring Black youth. Connecting
Black Youth with professionals in a variety of fields.
3. Youth entrepreneurship-Development of entrepreneurial skills and training. Business plan development …Mock
interviews and resume workshops. This program can be in conjunction with other Black social service organizations.
4. Youth skilled trades development-Enabling Black youth to enter and succeed in the skilled trades. In conjunction
with various skilled trades unions. Program will create a pathway to a career in skilled trades.
5. Financial Literacy program-For Black Youth and Adults.
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Action steps:
Forming of Employment Opportunities & Financial Supports Sub-committee
The PABRT has approved the establishment of an Employment Opportunities & Financial Supports Sub-Committee, and
will with city staff develop content for a public call for Sub-Committee members. The purpose of the Sub-committee is to:
● Connect Black Youth in the City of Pickering with Black Professionals
● To support the success and growth of Black Businesses in the City of Pickering.
● To assist Black Youth in Pursuing and obtaining careers in the skilled Trades and entrepreneurial endeavors.
● To provide information on funding resources and business skills development for Black entrepreneurs.
Black Business Outreach
Actively identify and contact Black business owners to participate in program initiatives, including but not limited to
mentor/mentee initiative.
Skilled Trades/ Unions Outreach
Engage trade unions for assistance in creation of pathways for Black youth into apprenticeship programs.
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Development of Platform for Informational Session
Acquire informational knowledge on establishing a youtube platform for question and answer discussions between Black
professionals and Black residents.
Target dates:
June 30, 2021-Selection of Sub-Committee Members
July 15, 2021-Complete Outreach for Black Professionals, Black Business Owners and Trade union Representatives.
Aug 1, 2021-Launch “Ask a Professional” and Financial Literacy program.
August 15, 2021-“Business Basics” Entrepreneurial Program launch
Measurement tools:
● Surveys/ Questionnaire
● Focus Groups
Goals, Objectives, Responsibilities (as per our Terms of Reference) that you are aiming to fulfil. Referring to their
no. is fine:
1. Work towards the reduction/elimination of anti-Black racism.
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2. Ongoing communication with the residents of Pickering to identify existing systemic barriers for Black residents and
develop/provide opportunities to address these barriers, provide education, and effect change.
3. Produce an annual action plan and report to Council within the first three months of operation; which identifies primary
goals, measurement tools, implementation plans, timelines, and budget.
4. Provide advocacy and leadership on behalf of the Black community to the City, as well as organizations and
businesses serving the City of Pickering.
5. Strengthen and support Black-led economic development and Black employment initiatives.
7. Provide educational resources to build allies within and for the Black community.
11.Build partnerships and share resources with like-minded organizations to maximize effect, be aware of global best
practice, to reduce potential for overlap of services and initiatives.
12.Be inclusive of all community residents at all levels and abilities; and,
13.Engage stakeholders, businesses, and cultural organizations as partners in the delivery of initiatives.
Budget: To Be Determined!
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Health and Wellness Services Action Plan – (HLT)
Health and Wellness Subcommittee
20May2020
● Mission Statement /what you plan to accomplish
○ Mission statement: To understand the experiences of the black residents of Pickering as it relates to their
mental and physical wellbeing and to create initiatives to address their identified needs
● Projects
○ Community wellness forums-speak to grassroot organizations supporting black health in the community
○ Community walk for mental health
○ Dietitian led nutrition session
○ Health education campaigns “Fast facts/ The Dr’s In”-Infographics with health information-monthly
○ Connecting with Lakeridge Health regarding collection of racialized data to understand how black residents
in the community are accessing the hospital’s resources
○ Compile and distribute resource list of community health and wellness agencies connected to the black
community
● Action steps
○ TBD
● Target dates
○ TBD
● Measurement tools
○ Attendance of events
○ Visits to infographic post
○ Production of resource list
● Goals, Objectives, Responsibilities (as per our Terms of Reference) that you are aiming to fulfil. Referring to their
no. is fine.
○ #1,2,4,5,8, 12,13,14
● Budget
○ TBD
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Inclusive Governance and Leadership Action Plan – (INC)
Inclusive Governance and Leadership Sub-Committee Action Plan (Draft)
Mission Statement /what you plan to accomplish.
A City of Pickering Governance process that the reflects the diverse needs of the community.
Projects
1. Develop an inclusion lens policy to ensure no barriers exist for businesses identified as black owned to participate
in the City’s procurement process and be award contracts for City services.
2. Recommend fair standards for the City to consider with respect to hiring persons identified as black in leadership
positions and for such leadership to be representative of the community as a whole.
3. Provide opportunities for persons identified as black within the community to acquire the necessary knowledge,
skills, and experiences required to qualify for business contracts and positions of leadership in the community.
Action steps
Assess the percentage of business contracts awarded to businesses identified as being black owned within the
community
Create a formulae to ensure a percentage of the City of Pickering contracts to be earmarked for businesses
identified as black owned within the community.
Mandate at a percentage of the City of Pickering leadership positions to be earmarked for persons identified as
black within the community.
Councilors and administrative leaders should receive adequate training in inclusive workplace that represents
community
Obtain a copy of the City’s strategy for addressing the anti-black racism in the community including statistics on the
number of persons identified as black who have been hired in leadership positions for the City of Pickering.
Target dates
TBD
Measurement tools
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xx% of business contracts have been awarded to a business identified as black owned in the community.
xx% of leadership positions have been filled by persons identified as black within the community.
60% of the Black community can see themselves reflected in their business and senior leaders at the City of
Pickering
Goals, Objectives, Responsibilities (as per our Terms of Reference) that you are aiming to fulfil. Referring to their no. is
fine.
Act as a partner in collaboration with the City on initiatives related to anti-Black racism and Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion as a stakeholder
Strengthen and support Black-led economic development and Black employment initiatives.
Budget
TBD
Marketing , communications, programs, guest speakers etc..
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Policing and the Justice System Action Plan – (POL)
Policing and the Justice System Committee
Members: Andrea Davis, Floyd Heath, Nikosa Holland
-Mission Statement
To promote the development of trust between the Black Community and the Durham Regional Police Service.
-Goals, Objectives, Responsibilities
1. Work towards the reduction/elimination of anti-Black racism.
2. Ongoing communication with the residents of Pickering to identify existing systemic barriers for Black residents and
develop/provide opportunities to address these barriers, provide education, and effect change.
3. Produce an annual action plan and report to Council within the first three months of operation; which identifies primary
goals, measurement tools, implementation plans, timelines, and budget.
11.Build partnerships and share resources with like-minded organizations to maximize effect, be aware of global best
practice, to reduce potential for overlap of services and initiatives.
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12.Be inclusive of all community residents at all levels and abilities; and,
13.Engage stakeholders, businesses, and cultural organizations as partners in the delivery of initiatives.
Action Details Required
Resources/
Funding
Target Date Success Criteria/
Outcome Measurement
Introduction to and
engagement with the
DRPS
Through written
correspondence, the
committee will introduce itself
to DRPS, identifying our
mission and proposed scope
of our engagement with
DRPS, including but not
limited to:
-Enhanced
accountability for police
-Improved trust between
the Black community and
police
Written
correspondence sent
electronically
June 2021 Acknowledgement/response
from DRPS
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-Support for the
implementation and longevity
of the body-cam program
Bang the table panel
discussion on building
trust between the Black
community and police.
The panel discussion will
include a moderator and
experts from law enforcement,
the Black community and
DRPS representative(s)
discussing the means to and
efforts thus far in procuring
increased trust between the
Black community and police.
-Bang the table
technology
-Advertising in local
print and online
media platforms
-Formulation of the
panel
-Optional:
honorarium for
panelists
Summer 2021 Active participation from
members of the Black
community measured by the
number of participants and
questions submitted prior to
the event.
Create a virtual
database for the Black
community on
resources available in
addressing police
misconduct
The sub-committee will
compile a comprehensive
listing of organizations, field
professionals and government
agencies that provide support
in addressing police
misconduct.
-Oral, verbal and
written
communication by
committee members
to stakeholders,
members of the
Black community,
like-minded
Fall 2021 Comprehensive virtual
resource database
established, published and
publicized.
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organizations etc. to
compile the list of
resources that can
be easily accessible
when Black
residents encounter
police misconduct.
-Publication of the
resource database
once completed.
Police/civilian sporting
event involving Police
and the Black
community
The committee will work with
the Black community,
stakeholders and the DRPS to
plan and host a friendly
sporting event (soccer or
basketball, etc.) involving
members of the Black
community and DRPS.
-Participation of the
Black community in
formulating a
team(s)
-Participation of
DRPS in formulating
a team(s)
-Venue and logistics
-Advertisement of
the event
Trophies/ Awards
Food & Drinks
Fall 2021 Forging trust between the
Black community and
police.
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Youth Development Action Plan – (YTH)
Youth Development Subcommittee Action Plan 2021
Vision
Empower and engage the youth to be a voice for change.
Mission
The purpose is for the co-chairs to identify what is important to the Youth of Pickering pertaining to Anti-Black Racism. To collaborate with the
Youth Taskforce Members (YTMs) to achieve their goals, by advocating, supporting them through mentorship, building partnerships with
stakeholders, institutions, and the community. As well as creating an environment that facilitates a safe space where they can freely express
their opinions, ideas, and goals to empower and create change.
Action Time Location Process Indicators Budget Resources Person Short-Term
Steps
When will it Where How will it happened? What do we need
responsible
Outcome(s)
(what will happen? will it to make this Who will What will the
we do) happen? happen? make it
happen?
success look
like?
Open Call
TBD based on
development
of social
platforms
Sept. 2021
October 2021
Zoom 1. Create Advertising
Developing ads to seek
volunteers for YTMs
(Age 12 – 26) (bus
shelters, digital on
screen, schools, etc.)
2. Online Marketing to
Public
According to city
requirements (via
website, social media,
newsletter, post in
schools)
3. Receive Resumes
Reviewing applicant
resume
1. Marketing
cost
($1000)
Gear,
merchandis
e, ads,
promotion,
branding,
Utilizing
city
property,
digital
screens,
bus
shelters,
and
1. Working with
city of
Pickering/
PABRT
members,
schools -
guidance office,
IT, etc.
2. According to
city
requirements
(via website,
social media,
Pickering
newsletter)
Co-Chairs,
YTMs, City
of Pickering,
Stakeholder
s,
Institutions,
PABRT, and
others
To have the
marketing
completed,
viewed by the
majority of
youth in the
community of
Pickering.
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Via Email (URL) recreational
facilities
3. Via Email
October 2021 zoom 4. Interviewing 4. Facility, 4. Via Zoom/in Co-Chairs, Reviewing
Forming Interviewing applicants Zoom person members applicants,
the Youth (# of YTMs needed?) PABRT and selecting the
Taskforce Oct/Nov 2021 5. Select successful 5. Formal email/ applicants successful
candidates invitation to YTM
Notify successful
candidate
successful
candidates
candidates
Action Time Location Process Indicators Budget Resources Person Short-Term
Steps responsible
When will it How will it happened? What do we need Outcome(s)
what will happen? to make this Who will What will the
we do happen? make it success look
happen? like?
Nov 2021 TBD 6. Host first meeting Facilities 6. Hold meeting Co-Chairs Establishing
Zoom/ introducing the YTMs with YTMs to and YTMs a relationship
Meeting
YTMs
Library
facilities
Discuss how often the
YTMs would like to meet.
go over various
agenda items
with the
YTMs and
introduction
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Other
facilities
7. Intro: Constructing Terms
of Reference (CTR) and
Action Plan
What YTMs goals and
objective are for the
taskforce.
Roles/Structure for the
YTMs
Establishing meeting times
.
(Intro: action
Plan)
Establishing
consistent
meeting
practice
Hold meeting
with YTMs,
PABRT, City of
Pickering.
of developing
their goals,
action plan,
and CTR.
Help Jan/Feb TBD 8. Action Plan Facilities Co-Chair Co-Chairs Action plan
facilitate 2022 Supporting the YTMs contributed and and YTMs formed and
the Youth development of action plan. meeting with City of completed.
creating Utilizing SMART Goals, YTMs. Pickering, Developing a
their own specific, measurable, Stakeholder consistent
taskforce achievable, relevant, and
time-based.
Helping YTMs execute their
action plan based on time
and budget.
s,
Institutions,
PABRT, and
others
meeting
practice
among the
YTMs.
Meeting
on YTMs
accompli
shment
Monthly TBD Timely review with the
YTMs on progress of
outcome/goals.
Evaluate YTMs Action Plan
and progress of goals.
Ensuring target dates for
goals met.
Facilities Monthly
meeting and
co-chairs hours
contributed
Co-Chairs
and YTMs
Target goals
accomplished
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Action Time Location Process Indicators Budget Resources Person Short-Term
Steps
When will it How will it happened? What do we need
responsible
Outcome(s)
what will happen? to make this Who will What will the
we do happen? make it success look
happen? like?
Events March 2022 TBD 9. Events 9. Events Budget funds Co-Chairs, Establishing
Planners Recreationa Support YTMs by hosting ($1000) and co-chairs YTMs, and cultural social
l facilities, and organizing events that Awards/ hours Guest relationships
Hall library, are educational, Achieve contributed Speakers, and
etc. collaborative and ments, organization awareness
entertaining on their behalf. facilities, s, media within the
Co-chairs hold celebratory
event for YTMs
commitment and
investment in the
community.
catering,
guest
speakers
,
equipme
community
and
institutions.
Celebrate the
Youth
nt
Supplies
Youth Subcommittee 2021 Budget
* Budget is based on, event held for YTMs
Advertising Marketing $1000 Gear (Merchandise)
Ads, promotion, branding
Utilizing city property, digital screens, bus shelters,
recreational facilities, schools etc.
Events $1000 (TBD by YTMs) Facilities (city facilities) BBQ
Activities, Catering, supplies, Guest speakers
Equipment, Institutions, stakeholders, Media
Awards/ Achievement $500 Gift cards , Awards, Pizza party
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Fulfillment of Goals, Objectives, and Responsibilities
Goals, Objectives, and Responsibilities CCE EDU EMP HLT INC POL YTH
1. Work towards the reduction/elimination of anti-
Black racism.
2. Ongoing communication with the residents of
Pickering to identify existing systemic barriers for Black
residents and develop/provide opportunities to address
these barriers, provide education, and effect change.
3. Produce an annual action plan and report to
Council within the first three months of operation, which
identifies primary goals, measurement tools,
implementation plans, timelines, and budget.
4. Provide advocacy and leadership on behalf of the
Black community to the City, as well as organizations
and businesses serving the City of Pickering.
5. Strengthen and support Black-led economic
development and Black employment initiatives.
6. Support the creation and success of Black
community and cultural organizations.
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Goals, Objectives, and Responsibilities CCE EDU EMP HLT INC POL YTH
7. Provide educational resources to build allies within
and for the Black community.
8. Conserve and promote Black history and heritage.
9. Celebrate and support success within the Black
community.
10. Provide opportunities for the creation, education,
and enjoyment of Black culture.
11. Build partnerships and share resources with like-
minded organizations to maximize benefit, be aware of
global best practice, to reduce potential for overlap of
services and initiatives.
12. Be inclusive of all community residents at all levels
and abilities; and,
13. Engage stakeholders, businesses, and cultural
organizations as partners in the delivery of initiatives.
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