Reminder: There’s still time to apply for Vaughan’s Addressing Anti-Black Racism Special Advisory Committee
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Public recruitment for
10 Black citizens continues until Friday, Aug. 5
Public recruitment is underway for up to 10 Black citizens
to join the City of Vaughan’s new Addressing Anti-Black
Racism Special Advisory Committee. Do
you want to help further initiatives that address anti-Black racism and share
your lived perspective? Submit your application by Friday, Aug. 5 to
be considered.
The City of Vaughan is
committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive and equitable where
all citizens, employees, businesses and visitors are provided with accessible
opportunities to engage and participate. As a Special Advisory Committee member,
you can help guide the creation of an action plan to address anti-Black racism
in Vaughan.
Learn more about this Special
Advisory Committee below.
Why is the City
creating this Special Advisory Committee?
At the April 27, 2022
Council Meeting, the City’s first Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Strategy and Multi-Year Action Plan (PDF) was approved. Addressing all
forms of racism, discrimination and bigotry, including anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous
racism and religious intolerance, such as anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, is
central to the success of this strategy.
In accordance with this
strategy, the City plans on conducting extensive consultation with the diverse
Black communities residing in Vaughan, including organizations within the GTA
serving Black individuals, families and communities. Consultation through a
community engagement process will inform the development of a report,
recommendations and multi-year action plan to address anti-Black racism in Vaughan.
The project requires the establishment of a project-bound special advisory
committee dedicated to the Addressing Anti-Black Racism Community Engagement
and Action-Plan project.
What is the goal of
this Special Advisory Committee?
The Addressing
Anti-Black Racism Special Advisory Committee will advise and guide the
Addressing Anti-Black Racism Community Engagement and Action Plan project.
The committee’s mandate
is to:
- provide advice on the project.
- facilitate community connections.
- advise and guide the community engagement process.
- provide feedback on the reports in each phase of the project.
- provide feedback on the recommendations and action plan.
How many positions are
available?
The City is looking for
up to 10 Black citizens to serve on the Special Advisory Committee for
approximately 15 months, beginning in September 2022. The required time
commitment will be five to 15 hours per month. An honorarium will be provided
to all committee members to compensate for their time, effort and contribution
to this project.
What
are the eligibility requirements to join?
The City
is committed to having diverse Black community members represented on the
Addressing Anti-Black Racism Special Advisory Committee. The City is seeking
representation from community and policy leaders with lived experience and/or
expertise in issues impacting Black communities and reflecting the diversity of
Black communities. By partnering with residents, community leaders and
community organizations, the City can centre the voices of Black community
members to collaboratively address anti-Black racism.
How can I apply?
Complete the online Addressing Anti-Black
Racism Special Advisory Committee application form available at vaughan.ca/DEI. Applications are
being accepted until Friday, Aug. 5. Paper copies of the application form are
available upon request.
All
applications will be reviewed by the City’s Diversity and Inclusion Officer,
Anti-Racism Specialist and City Manager, and selected applicants will be
invited to an interview. The successful candidates will be notified by the end
of August 2022.
Where can I find more
information?
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