Diversity Committee Agenda – Sept 1, 2010
Fort Frances Library Technology Centre

1.0    Call to Order
1.1    Welcome

2.0  Approval of Minutes of July 2010 Meeting

3.0  Approval of Agenda

4.0  Mission Statement – “Working together to create communities that celebrate diversity by actively practicing and promoting dignity, respect and inclusiveness.”

5.0    Goal Sub-Committee Presentation   

6.0    Other:

Diversity Committee – May 4, 2010
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Rainy River District Board Office

Agenda

1.0    Call to Order
1.1    Welcome

2.0  Approval of Minutes of March Meeting

3.0  Approval of Agenda

4.0  Mission Statement – “Working together to create communities that celebrate diversity by actively practicing and promoting dignity, respect and inclusiveness.”

In the fall of 2008, a dozen First Nations, Métis and Non-Aboriginal residents in the Rainy River District met weekly to take and discuss pictures on two themes:
1.      Identity — "Who am I? Who are we?"
2.      Boundaries & Bridges — sources of division and co-
operation  between Native and Non-Native people.

the workplace is rapidly changing. People are entering the workforce, and bringing with them cultural differences that pose new challenges in today's workplace.

this one-day seminar was designed to explore the diversity in your organization and increase employees' awareness of the differend attitudes, beliefs and values that other employees may have.

The seminar uncovers what diversity really is and what it isn't and discusses why diversity is so important, how behaviors are impacted by biases and inaccurate perceptions, and how these behaviors affect co-workers.

Place - Confederation College

Guest speaker is  Jeff Howie, Manager of the Learning Centre for Confederation College.  He will be discussing Disability Awareness - The Basics. 

The montly board meetings are held in the Family and Children Services board room. Everyone welcome

Location: Video Conference – RRFDC Training Room (608 Scott Street)

Calling it a fun way to make a difference, local organizers are hoping to recruit high school students to rebuild the local “Best Buddies” chapter.
“‘Best Buddies’ Canada is a national charitable organization and it’s dedicated to helping communities through one-on-one friendships with individuals with intellectual disabilities

Students from local schools looked on as the cooking of bannock was demonstrated this morning during the Fall Harvest Preparation workshops at the Nanicost grounds. The workshops, which include lessons on preparing wild rice, wild meats, and traditional teas, runs until Thursday. The event is hosted by Seven Generations Education Institute, and has been taking place for 16 years.
—Heather Latter photo
Fort Frances Times Ltd.