Rotary International's Diversity and Inclusivity Initiatives in Our Community
Explore how Rotary International's call to action, past and present club presidents' commitment to diversity, and the involvement of various community voices like Lee Theodore and CUREA are shaping relationships and fostering inclusivity in Cornwall. Learn about key events like the Kairos Blanket Exercise and upcoming speaker sessions, reflecting on the importance of land acknowledgments and diverse membership in creating a more equitable and inclusive community.
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DEI what we considered Rotary International's Call to Action Past and Present Club Presidents Personal Interest in Diversity and Personal Commitment to Indigenous Relations Our Community's Make-up and Location Our Past Mayor (Bernadette Clement) and City's Vision of Relationship-Building Various Members Connections Voices in our Community (Lee Theodore, CUREA Coalition for Unity, Respect and Equity/Equality for All, St. Lawrence River Institute, CDSBEO Indigenous Lead, and Rotary Membership) Canada's TRC Calls to Action (Land Acknowledgements and Relationship-Building)
BEING DIVERSE, EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE, MEANT HAVING CONVERSATIONS, SOMETIMES VERY DIFFICULT, AND MAKING DECISIONS, MOVING FORWARD: MEETING FORMAT In thinking about inclusivity and accessibility - the significance of our meeting time (7 AM zoom opened up possibilities of worldwide speakers/guests) and our meeting traditions (i.e., prayer) LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - consider the area in which we live, and our call to action, as Canadians MEMBERSHIP different ages, different perspectives, do we represent our entire community COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS - who can make us better (Tiny Food Pantry) SPEAKERS local and beyond, whose voices are we missing
The Kairos Blanket Exercise Reflection through education and understanding a unique, interactive and participatory history lesson developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers, and educators KAIROS -10 churches and religious organizations working together in faithful action for ecological justice and human rights. https://www.kairoscanada.org/
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Connect to the focus of the day
Month July Theme Transition (Club Goals/Vision*) Guest/Topic Jeremiah Point, Cultural Canoe Expedition August Membership & Extensions (Membership Chair*) Romaine Mitchell, Akwesasne Powwow September Basic Education & Literacy Henry Lickers, Mohawk Oral Traditions October Economic Community & Development Greg Pietersma, Exec Dir of Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce November Rotary Foundation (Doug Vincent*) Chief Vanessa Adams, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Homelessness in our Area
Month Theme Guest/Topic December Disease Prevention & Treatment Elisha King & Nihahsenna:a Peters - Land-Based Education and its Impact on Language and Cultural Revitalization January Vocational Service February Peace & Conflict Prevention & Resolution Marie-Paule Attema (Rwandan Refugee, on Peace) March Water & Sanitation Indigenous Water as Living??? April Maternal & Child Health Indigenous -Matriarchal Society???
ITS ALL ABOUT MAKING CONNECTIONS Your Own Rotary Club Members Local Native Friendship Centres Regional School Board s Indigenous Education Leads Community Partnerships and Connections Land You Are On Listen and Connect Social Media Pages, Groups, Events D7040 Rotary International
