THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF GEORGINA
Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Agenda

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Virtual Meeting

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

“The Town of Georgina recognizes and acknowledges that we are on lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of the Mayor and Council, we would like to thank them for sharing this land.  We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.


We also recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory.  They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands and we join them in these responsibilities.”

2.
ROLL CALL

 

3.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1.
April is Autism Awareness Month

 

Town Council has proclaimed Wednesday, April 2, 2025 as 'World Autism Day' throughout the Town of Georgina with the theme 'Celebrate the Spectrum' to show support for autistic individuals across Ontario and within our communities, bringing to light the systemic barriers that must be removed to create a more supportive and inclusive Ontario.

4.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

6.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

7.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

8.
SPEAKERS

 

1.
Autism Unplugged Learning Centre 

 

Robin Konstantopoulos, Director at Autism Unplugged Learning Centre, to speak to the Committee about the Centre's essential services and Autism Awareness Month. 

2.
CNIB Foundation 

 

Speakers from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), to speak to the Committee about the Foundation and the Georgina Puppy Development Centre. 

9.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

10.
PRESENTATIONS

 

11.
REPORTS

 

12.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Disposition Item  - February 26, 2025 Council Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Disposition York Region Food Charter.pdf

At the February 26, 2025 Council Meeting, the following motion was passed to refer correspondence to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for information and discussion.   


Item 12.1 g. York Region Food Council's Food Charter outlining collective values and priorities, a guiding document for food-related policies and action to foster healthy communities. 

RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0053
Moved By Regional Councillor Davison
Seconded By Councillor Neeson

That Town Council endorse the York Region Food Council's Food Charter outlining collective values and priorities, a guiding document for food-related policies and action to foster healthy communities, and that the Food Charter be forwarded to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee and the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for discussion and information.

Carried

2.
Cultural Event Update

 

Carlie McCormick, Sponsorship and Special Events Supervisor, to provide a verbal update on upcoming Cultural Events.

13.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

14.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

15.
CLOSED SESSION

 

16.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
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