THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Town of Georgina Civic Centre
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, ON
Members of Committee Present:
  • Margaret Quirk
  • Charlene Biggerstaff
  • Michael Oyston
  • Alicia Lauzon
  • Hanna Gillis
Members of Committee Absent:
  • Arati Nijsure
Staff Present:
  • Cheyenne McAnuff
  • Hillary Thompson
  • Kelly Atkinson
  • Patti White

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

 

As noted above

3.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

None

4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0001
    Moved ByMichael Oyston
    Seconded ByAlicia Lauzon

    That the January 30, 2024 Agenda be approved as presented.



    Carried

5.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

6.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

1.
Minutes from the October 31, 2023 Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GEDAC_Oct31_2023 - English.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0002
    Moved ByMichael Oyston
    Seconded ByHanna Gillis

    That the Minutes of the Meeting held on October 31, 2023 be approved as presented.



    Carried

7.
SPEAKERS

 

8.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

9.
PRESENTATIONS

 

1.
Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Orientation 2022-2026

This item has attachments. 
1.Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Orientation 2022-2026.pdf

Hillary Thompson, Committee Services Coordinator gave an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the members of the committee as well as staff liaisons.

Charlene Biggerstaff joined the meeting at 7:10 PM.
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0003
    Moved ByHanna Gillis
    Seconded ByAlicia Lauzon

    That the presentation regarding Committee orientation provided by Hillary Thompson, Committee Services Coordinator, be received as presented.



    Carried

10.
REPORTS

 

1.
Verbal Update from Kelly Atkinson regarding Anti-Racism Policy

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0004
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByMichael Oyston

    That the update provided by Kelly Atkinson, Head of Human Resources, regarding the Town's Anti-Racism Policy be approved as presented.



    Carried

2.
Verbal Update from Kelly Atkinson regarding Equity and DiversityCorporate Training Budget Request

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0005
    Moved ByAlicia Lauzon
    Seconded ByMichael Oyston

    That the update provided by Kelly Atkinson, Head of Human Resources, regarding the Town's Equity and Diversity Corporate Training Budget Request be approved as presented.



    Carried

11.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Black History Month Events at the Georgina Public Library

This item has attachments. 
1.Black History Month at the Georgina Public Library.pdf

2.
Inclusion Charter for York Region Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Inclusion Charter for York Region - Update.pdf

3.
Multi-Faith Calendar 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Multi-Faith Calendar 2024.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0006
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByHanna Gillis

    That General Information items 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3 be approved as presented. 



    Carried

12.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

13.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

1.
2023 and 2024 Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Schedule

This item has attachments. 
1.Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee 2023 and 2024 Schedule.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0007
    Moved ByMichael Oyston
    Seconded ByHanna Gillis

    That the 2023 and 2024 Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee schedule be approved as presented.



    Carried

2.
Roundtable Discussion: Committee Priorities

 

The Committee brainstormed various initiatives and causes which they would like to be involved in throughout 2024. Training opportunities and various community events were discussed and planning such events will remain ongoing throughout 2024. 

14.
CLOSED SESSION

 

15.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0009
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByAlicia Lauzon

    That the meeting adjourn at 8:29pm.



    Carried
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