PUBLIC AGENDA
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 12:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Committee Room E, Ground Floor, City Hall

Committee Members:

• Tasnim Jaisee, Public, Chair
• Daniel Ash, Public, Vice Chair
• Ali Abukar, Saskatoon Open Door Society
• Abbas Akram, Public
• James Brayshaw, Public
• Hillary Gamelin, Ministry of Social Services
• Jess Hamm, Saskatchewan Intercultural Association
• Dr. Jasmine Hasselback, Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Jeffrey Hendren, Public
• Liz Kuley, Public
• Cornelia Laliberte, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
• Chandrelle Marshall, Saskatoon Public Schools
• Brenda Reynolds, Ministry of Corrections and Policing
• Kole Roth, Public
• Superintendent Dale Solie, Saskatoon Police Service
• Emma Wintermute, Public

Other Attendees:

• Councillor Jasmin Parker
• Director, Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Stryker Calvez
• Director of Indigenous Initiatives, Melissa Cote
• Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, Robin Mowat
• Organizational Development Consultant, Thiago Prado
• Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, April Sora

Submissions providing comments and/or requesting to speak will be accepted for public meetings using the online form at saskatoon.ca/writetocouncil. If your submission includes a request to speak, you will be contacted by a representative from the City Clerk’s Office with further information. Submissions will be accepted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday the week of the meeting.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair will call the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirm roll call.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation

  That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES [CK 225-83-1]

• Recommendation

  That the minutes of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee meeting held on May 8, 2025, be approved.

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.1

Membership Composition Review

This matter was deferred from the Committee's meeting held May 8, 2025.

The terms of reference for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee are provided for the Committee to review its membership composition.

• That the information be received.

6.

REFERRALS FROM COUNCIL OR STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE

7.

EDUCATION AND AWARENESS INITIATIVES - SPONSORSHIP [CK 225-83]

7.1

Jashn-e- Bahara and Kite Festival (Spring Festival)

A Sponsorship Request application from Pakistan Canada Cultural Association of Saskatoon, Jashn-e- Bahara and Kite Festival (Spring Festival), taking place June 15, 2025, is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Committee provide direction.

8.

WORK PLAN CONSIDERATION

In accordance with the Committee's Terms of Reference, it shall submit an annual report outlining the previous year's accomplishments and a work plan for the upcoming year.

8.1

Work Plan and Referrals to Standing Policy Committee [CK 225-83]

This is a standing item on the agenda for the Committee, and/or any subcommittees, to provide updates regarding items on its work plan and any matters being referred to the Standing Policy Committee for consideration.

8.1.1

Policy Review - Replacing the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy [CK 225-83]

Due to time constraints during the Committee's May 8, 2025 meeting, the Sponsorship Subcommittee monthly report, dated April 24, 2025, was deferred. 

The following are provided for the Committee's information:

• Sponsorship Subcommittee monthly report, dated April 24, 2025; and
• Sponsorship Subcommittee monthly report, dated May 29, 2025.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.1.2

Planning and Development Subcommittee - October Training Session 

The Planning and Development Subcommittee monthly report dated May 1, 2025, is provided for the Committee's information. 

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.1.3

Sponsorship Subcommittee - Sponsorship Form Limitations

The Sponsorship Subcommittee monthly report, dated May 29, 2025, is provided for the Committee's information.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.1.4

Living in Harmony Awards Subcommittee - Progress, Engagement, and Next Steps

The Living in Harmony Awards Subcommittee monthly report, dated June 2, 2025, is provided for the Committee's information.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.1.5

Land Acknowledgement

This item provides an opportunity for the Committee to acknowledge the land, its significance, and discuss its relevance to the Committee’s work.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

9.

BUDGET - STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES FOR 2025 [CK 1704-5]

The current statement of expenditures is provided. 

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

10.

VERBAL UPDATES

10.1

Report of the Chair [File No. CK 225-83]

This is a standing item on the agenda to provide the Chair an opportunity to update on their activities since the last meeting.

10.2

Committee or Resource Member Update [CK 225-83]

This is a standing item on the agenda to provide an opportunity for a Committee or Resource Member to update on issues, trends, events, etc. that pertain to the Committee's mandate.

10.2.1

April Sora, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant

This verbal update was deferred from the Committee's May 8, 2025 meeting.

A verbal update will be provided on the following topics:

• Community gatherings;
• Asian Heritage Month - Threads of Asia;
• Indigenous Storytelling;
• Funders Workshop, and
• Community Consultation #2 with individuals with lived refugee experience.

• That the information be received.

10.3

Subcommittee Updates [CK 225-83]

This is a standing item to provide an opportunity for the Subcommittee to report back on referred matters.

10.3.1

Sponsorship Subcommittee

10.3.2

Living in Harmony Awards Subcommittee

10.3.3

Planning and Development Subcommittee

10.3.4

Policy Advisory Subcommittee

11.

ADJOURNMENT