Agenda - Anti Black Racism and Anti Racism Task Force - 20210616Town of Aurora
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
Meeting Agenda
Date:June 16, 2021
Time:7:00 p.m.
Location:Video Conference
Pages
1.Procedural Notes
This meeting will be 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.
2.Approval of the Agenda
3.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
4.Receipt of the Minutes
4.1.Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting Minutes of April
21, 2021
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That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force meeting
minutes of April 21, 2021, be received for information.
1.
5.Delegations
Note: Anyone wishing to provide comment on an agenda item is encouraged to
visit www.aurora.ca/participation for guidelines on electronic delegation.
6.Matters for Consideration
6.1.Memorandum from Sport & Community Development Specialist; Re:
Cultural Diversity in Sport
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(Presentation to be provided by Erin Hamilton, Sport & Community
Development Specialist)
That the memorandum regarding Cultural Diversity in Sport be
received; and
1.
That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
comments regarding Cultural Diversity in Sport be received and
2.
referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
7.Informational Items
7.1.Round Table Discussion Re: Task Force Consultant
That the Round Table Discussion regarding Task Force
Consultant be received for information.
1.
7.2.Round Table Discussion Re: Terms of Reference 13
That the Round Table Discussion regarding Terms of Reference
be received for information.
1.
8.Adjournment
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Town of Aurora
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Noor El-Dassouki (Chair)
Mark Lewis (Vice Chair)
Mae Khamissa
Phiona Durrant
Councillor Harold Kim
Members Absent: Keenan Hull
Tricia Wright
Other Attendees: Techa Van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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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.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Mark Lewis
Seconded by Mae Khamissa
That the agenda, as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved.
Carried
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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 March
24, 2021
Moved by Mae Khamissa
Seconded by Mark Lewis
That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force meeting minutes
of March 24, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Engaged and Inclusive Project Presentation
Kim Clark, Gazelle and Company, presented an overview of the project
highlighting the focus on building towards increased inclusion in
communities. She further provided details on the objectives to better
understand inclusive engagement through an integrated approach across
the three municipalities and noted the next steps. There was questions
and comments regarding the scope of the project, the census data being
used, and other community groups who could provide meaningful
contributions to the project.
Moved by Mae Khamissa
Seconded by Phiona Durrant
1. That the presentation regarding Engaged and Inclusive Project be
received; and
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2. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force comments
regarding Engaged and Inclusive Project be received and referred to
staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Mae Khamissa
Seconded by Phiona Durrant
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Carried
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Town of Aurora
Memorandum
Community Services
Re: Cultural Diversity in Sport
To: Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
From: Erin Hamilton, Sport & Community Development Specialist
Date: June 16, 2021
Recommendation
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.
Background
In late 2015, Council approved the Sport Plan that contains 22 recommendations. A
Sport and Community Development Specialist in August 2019 to act on the
recommendations outlined in the Sport Plan. One of the recommendations identified
the following:
Train staff and volunteers in working with culturally diverse groups to better
understand their sport needs
Look to other communities within the region that have responded to changing
demographics by providing both culturally appropriate sports and an introduction
to traditional Canadian sports
The Town engaged in discussions, provided presentations, and set up information
tables at the Welcome Centre Immigrant Services prior to the pandemic. Most recently,
Town staff presented on the current status of program delivery at a Welcome Centre
Immigrant Services staff meeting. As well, staff did a presentation and sought feedback
from members of the Alabrar Muslim Association about their experiences and needs in
relation to sport and physical activity prior to the pandemic.
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Cultural Diversity in Sport
June 16, 2020 Page 2 of 2
The Sport & Community Development Specialist has outlined project objectives and is
identifying next steps to ensure sport is providing a welcoming, safe and inclusive space
for culturally diverse community members.
Attachments
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Sport Plan Presentation
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Town of Aurora Sport Plan
Cultural Diversity in Sport
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Sport Plan
Goal
Increase participation in
sport through the provision
of a safe, supportive and
inclusive sport environment.
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Sport Plan Recommendations
•Train staff and volunteers in working with
culturally diverse groups to better understand
their sport needs
•Look to other communities within the region
that have responded to changing
demographics by providing both culturally
appropriate sports and an introduction to
traditional Canadian Sports
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Project Objectives
Based on Sport Plan recommendations, project
objectives include:
1.Sport provides a welcome and safe space for diverse
members of the community to participate.
2.Increase participation of culturally diverse groups in
sport and physical activity in community sport.
3.Sport leadership roles (coaches, board members,
officials) are representative of our community.
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Achieving the Objectives
In order to achieve the project objectives, there is a need
to understand the following:
1.Experiences of culturally diverse community
members in sport.
2.Are there additional sport offerings of interest that
are not currently available.
3.Are there barriers in the current sport structure that is
preventing participation / registration.
4.Are the sport offerings available reaching culturally
diverse community members through
communication efforts?
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Methods to Collecting Information
A critical step in this process is to engage with culturally
diverse members of the community. This can be
achieved through the following methods:
1.Focus groups
2.Surveys
3.Research of best practices across Canada
4.Review of resources through Sport for Life, Canadian
Women & Sport
5.Provide presentations and seek feedback from local
social networks, organizations and clubs
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THANK YOU!
QUESTIONS & OPEN DISCUSSION
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Aurora, Ontario
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(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Anti-Black Racism & Anti-Racism Task
Force
Terms of Reference
Purpose
The Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force is established to develop
strategies to eliminate racism and promote anti-racism in our community and the
Municipal Corporation. The task force will identify real and actionable change with the
goal of helping to remove systematic racism from the Town of Aurora.
Membership
The Committee shall be comprised of up to eight (8) members, as follows:
• One (1) member of Council; and
• Up to seven (7) citizen members selected by Council.
Members are encouraged to have relevant lived experience, allies and advocates, and
a history of community action.
Term
The 2018-2022 Term of Council.
Remuneration
None.
Duties and Functions
• To work with community groups within Aurora and York Region to identify
and develop priorities for the proposed task force
• To identify opportunities to increase engagement with people of colour and
ensure that diversity not only accepted in the Town, but recognized as crucial to
moving forward as a community
• To create education and foster an increased public awareness of anti-racism.
• To identify real and actionable ways to improve the Town of Aurora through
helping to remove systematic racism in the community and the Municipal
Corporation.
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Anti-Black Racism & Anti-Racism Task Force
Terms of Reference Page 2 of 2
Reporting
The Task Force report to Council at least annually on the progress made on diversity
and inclusion in alignment with the Employment Equity Act and Bill C-25.
Meeting Time and Location
The Task Force will meet monthly as necessary, with the specific dates and times for
meetings determined by the Task Force. Additional meetings may be called by the
Chair. The Chair may cancel any meeting.
Staff Support
Staff Liaisons will consist of staff from the Corporate Services department. The
Legislative Services division will provide administrative support services to the
Committee.
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