Minutes - Anti Black Racism and Anti Racism Task Force - 20210616 1
Town of Aurora
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Mark Lewis (Chair)
Noor El-Dassouki (Vice Chair)
Keenan Hull
Mae Khamissa
Phiona Durrant
Councillor Harold Kim
Other Attendees: Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
Moved by Phiona Durrant
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That Mark Lewis be appointed Chair of the Task Force; and
That Noor El-Dassouki be appointed as Vice Chair of the Task Force.
Carried
1. Procedural Notes
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
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2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Mae Khamissa
Seconded by Phiona Durrant
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved.
Carried
3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
4. Receipt of the Minutes
4.1 Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting Minutes of April 21,
2021
Moved by Noor El-Dassouki
Seconded by Mae Khamissa
1. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force meeting
minutes of April 21, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Memorandum from Sport & Community Development Specialist; Re:
Cultural Diversity in Sport
Erin Hamilton, Sport & Community Development Specialist, provided a
brief presentation to the task force. There was discussion regarding
different strategies to remove barriers to entering sports that have
historically not been as diverse as others.
Task Force members spoke to their own lived experience with cultural
diversity in sport. Members emphasized the importance of engagement
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with the broader community and creating a culture where everyone can
feel safe while participating.
Ms. Hamilton noted that this is a long-term plan, with meaningful change
not being achieved overnight. She further noted she would welcome
offline conversations with community members and that a more detailed
plan will be brought back to the Task Force in the future.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Noor El-Dassouki
1. That the memorandum regarding Cultural Diversity in Sport be
received; and
2. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force comments
regarding Cultural Diversity in Sport be received and referred to staff
for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
7.1 Round Table Discussion Re: Task Force Consultant
The Task Force discussed whether a session with a professional
facilitator could be brought in to help formulate an action plan for the Task
Force. There was further discussion of the value of doing some internal
work regarding the plan for the Task Force before proceeding with
engaging a facilitator.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Keenan Hull
1. That the Round Table Discussion regarding Task Force Consultant be
received for information.
Carried
7.2 Round Table Discussion Re: Terms of Reference
The Task Force discussed whether there is a current need to amend the
Terms of Reference. After discussion, there was agreement that the
current Terms of Reference suited the Task Force well.
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Members were encouraged to submit potential changes to the Town Clerk
at anytime in the future.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Noor El-Dassouki
1. That the Round Table Discussion regarding Terms of Reference be
received for information.
Carried
8. Adjournment
Moved by Noor El-Dassouki
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Carried