HomeMy WebLinkAboutEquity & Anti-Racism Advisory Committee Agenda - 2023-02-22Equity & Anti-Racism AdvisoryCommitteeAgenda
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.
Office of the City Clerk
Kitchener City Hall
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200 King St.W. -2
Floor
Kitchener ON N2G 4G7
Beginning March 1, 2022, the City of Kitchener has aligned with provincial changes to COVID-19 restrictions and City Hall
is now open for in-personservices, but appointments are still being encouraged. The City remains committed to the safety
of our patrons and staff and continuesto facilitate electronic meeting participation for members of the public.
Those people interested in participating in this meeting can register to participate electronically by contacting the
Committee Administrator atrea.parchment@kitchener.ca
Please refer to the delegations section on the agenda below for registration deadlines. Written comments will be
circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record. Accessible formats and communication supports are
available upon request.
If you require assistance to take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994.
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples.We
recognize our responsibility to serve as stewards ofthe land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our
community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Metis and Inuit
in Kitchener today.
Delegations
Pursuant to Council’s Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximumof 5
minutes.
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Delegates must register by 5 pm onFebruary20inorder toparticipate in the meeting electronically.
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Discussion Items
1.Check-in andApproval of Previous Meeting Minutes (5mins)
Danny & Veronica, Co-Chairs
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest &the General Nature Thereof(5mins)
Danny & Veronica,Co-Chairs
3.Equity, Anti-Racism & Indigenous Initiatives TeamPresentation(30mins)
Andrew Ramsaroop, Sophia Stanberry& Rea Parchment
4. Committee Rules of Engagement(20 mins)
Co-Chairs &Committee
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5.Committee Interaction with City Staff and Council(20 mins)
Co-Chairs & Committee
** Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. If you require assistance to
take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 **
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6. RISE Grant(30 mins)
Rea Parchment& Committee
7. Black Heritage MonthEvent Update (5 mins)
Rea Parchment, Staff Liaison
8. Call for MarchAgenda Items and Staff Reports(5 mins)
Danny & Veronica, Co-Chairs