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

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Virtual Meeting

“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.”

  • That the April 9, 2024 Agenda, be approved as presented.

  • That the Minutes of the Meeting held on March 5, 2024 be approved as presented.

Deputy Chief, Lorianne Zwicker of Georgina Fire and Rescue Services, to provide update.

  • That the presentation regarding Community Risk Assessment provided by Georgina Fire and Rescue Services Deputy Chief, Lorianne Zwicker, be received as presented.

Councillor Biggerstaff to provide an update surrounding the Town of Georgina's commitment to the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities

  • That the presentation regarding the 10 Commitments of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, provided by Vice Chair, Councillor Charlene Biggerstaff, be received as presented.

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  • That the General Information items pertaining to the Good Food Collective, MDIG, the Pan-African Flag raising, Pride Month celebrations and 4 Seasons Training, be approved as presented.

Committee to discuss sponsoring a cultural lunch event.

  • That Staff be directed to connect with the Good Food Collective to arrange for the Committee to sponsor three, $200 lunch events.

Patti White and Kelly Atkinson to provide an update about what is going on around York Region. 

Patti White to provide update to Committee. 

Patti White and Mayor Quirk to discuss opportunities for Committee member involvement in various events.

Kelly Atkinson to discuss training details and provide instructions about how to request access to materials for interested Committee members.

  • That the meeting adjourn at 8:27pm.