The following comments are provided relating to this initiative:
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This conference will bring academic researchers from multiple disciplines to explore the different ways that racism manifests and is experienced by diverse racialized peoples.
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This project will create a sense of community at the University of Windsor among the interdisciplinary scholars and to ground a lot of their research in Windsor.
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A community panel will be held hosted by the Diversity Committee and will give the audience and the participants a sense of what is happening in Windsor.
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Discussions may include the hiring practices at the City of Windsor, the city’s statistics relating to diversity and personal experiences that people can talk about.
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This is an important conference to hold for open discussion towards acknowledgement of minority experience, and for opening a path towards a more multiculturally equitable experience.
The Chair advises that there is no monetary obligation required from the Diversity Committee.
Moved by Y. Huff, seconded by R. Al-Saadi,
That the Letter of Support for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Connection grant applicat ion from Dr. Jane Ku (Sociology/Women’s and Gender Studies) along with colleagues at the University of Windsor to hold a conference on racism and antiracism with an emphasis on local experience in Windsor Essex BE APPROVED .
Carried.
5.2 Council Question – July 13, 2020 City Council Meeting
This matter is deferred to the October 20, 2020 meeting of the Diversity Committee.