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.
Red Shirt Day

 

Council for the Town of Georgina proclaims Wednesday, May 28, 2025 as Red Shirt Day, encouraging everyone to support equality of access, opportunity and outcomes for persons with disabilities. Everyone is encouraged to wear a Red Shirt on this day in support of individuals with disabilities and to show our Town is an inclusive community.

2.
Red Dress Day

 

Red Dress Day is a day in solidarity and support for people impacted by the violence against Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited peoples in Canada. The hanging red dresses represent the pain and loss felt by families, survivors and communities. It also symbolizes the calling home of the lost spirits. Red Dress Day raises awareness of the hardships faced by Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited peoples and advocates for a safer community.

3.
Good Food Collective Lunch - June 4

 

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.
DeafBlind Ontario Services

 

Erin Thomas, Community Engagement Manager of Central Region at DeafBlind Ontario Services, to speak to the Committee about the organization and DeafBlind Awareness month.

9.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

10.
PRESENTATIONS

 

11.
REPORTS

 

1.
Memorandum, Proposed Advisory Committee Meeting Format

This item has attachments. 
1.Memorandum, Committee Meeting Format.pdf
2.Report, Proposed Advisory Committee Meeting Format.pdf

Committee to decide on the preferred meeting format based on Council Resolution, C-2025-0107.

12.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Pride Event Updates

 

Grant Peckford, from the Georgina Pride Optimist Club, to provide an update on upcoming Pride events. 

2.
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update

 

Tim Higgins, Accessibility/AODA Compliance Advisor, to provide a verbal update on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

3.
Pan-African Flag Update

 

Patti White, Manager of Recreation Services, to provide an update.

4.
Council Endorsement of Disposition Item 12.1.e

This item has attachments. 
1.GEDAC Memo - Hate has no place here.pdf

Please be advised that at its meeting on April 2, 2025, Council endorsed disposition Item No. 12.1.e, regarding the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee requesting 'Hate Has No Place Here' stickers be re-printed for distribution.


RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0085


That Town Council receive and endorse the request made by the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (GEDAC) to re-print the 'Hate Has No Place Here' stickers for distribution purposes, utilizing the Committee's budget of $500.

13.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

14.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

15.
CLOSED SESSION

 

16.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
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