Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force

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Purpose of the Anti-Racism Task Force

The Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force (AARTF) aims to address systemic racism and hate experienced by various groups in the Town through a hub-and-spoke model, with identified working groups addressing disparities in racialized and underrepresented communities. This model will reflect a similar one to the Durham Region Anti-Racism Task Force(External link)(External link), which will allow for some flexibility in work plan initiatives to support the community and provide resources during various social justice uprisings. Through the hub-and-spoke model, the AARTF can focus on anti-racism through various lenses, such as anti-Black racism, anti-Semitism, anti-Islamophobia, Indigenous truth and reconciliation, building simultaneously in accordance with the work plan.

The official work plan will be developed by the Task Force and presented to Council periodically with updates on work plan goals, budget, etc.; please check back to this page regularly for updates or subscribe to this page to receive notifications for updates.

Task Force Meetings

The Task Force is set to begin monthly meetings in January 2024.

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Finalized meeting agendas will be added here before each monthly meeting. After each meeting concludes, the minutes will also be added.

Agendas and minutes can be found under ‘Documents’. Continue to check back often for the latest updates, information and news about the AARTF Task Force.

Members of the Anti-Racism Task Force

This term’s Anti-Racism Task Force (2022 – 2026) is composed of eight dedicated Ajax residents, with both lived and professional experience in anti-oppression, racism, and discrimination. These passionate advocates bring valuable perspectives to the work of fostering equity and inclusion in our community.

Among the representatives for this term are Regional Councilor Sterling Lee and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Yasmyn Belle

Members:

  • Adrienne Glasgow Harte
  • Alexia (Lexi) Brewing
  • Chantelle Vernon
  • Malcolm Barrington
  • Naseer Khalid
  • Rabia Bhatti
  • Sabah Rahmath
  • Maggie Asselstine

Member Bios

Residents who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Muslim, Indigenous, Jewish, a part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or any other underrepresented community were encouraged to apply through the online application portal.

To learn more about the members of this term’s Task Force, their bios can be found on the right side of this page under documents.


Purpose of the Anti-Racism Task Force

The Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force (AARTF) aims to address systemic racism and hate experienced by various groups in the Town through a hub-and-spoke model, with identified working groups addressing disparities in racialized and underrepresented communities. This model will reflect a similar one to the Durham Region Anti-Racism Task Force(External link)(External link), which will allow for some flexibility in work plan initiatives to support the community and provide resources during various social justice uprisings. Through the hub-and-spoke model, the AARTF can focus on anti-racism through various lenses, such as anti-Black racism, anti-Semitism, anti-Islamophobia, Indigenous truth and reconciliation, building simultaneously in accordance with the work plan.

The official work plan will be developed by the Task Force and presented to Council periodically with updates on work plan goals, budget, etc.; please check back to this page regularly for updates or subscribe to this page to receive notifications for updates.

Task Force Meetings

The Task Force is set to begin monthly meetings in January 2024.

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Finalized meeting agendas will be added here before each monthly meeting. After each meeting concludes, the minutes will also be added.

Agendas and minutes can be found under ‘Documents’. Continue to check back often for the latest updates, information and news about the AARTF Task Force.

Members of the Anti-Racism Task Force

This term’s Anti-Racism Task Force (2022 – 2026) is composed of eight dedicated Ajax residents, with both lived and professional experience in anti-oppression, racism, and discrimination. These passionate advocates bring valuable perspectives to the work of fostering equity and inclusion in our community.

Among the representatives for this term are Regional Councilor Sterling Lee and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Yasmyn Belle

Members:

  • Adrienne Glasgow Harte
  • Alexia (Lexi) Brewing
  • Chantelle Vernon
  • Malcolm Barrington
  • Naseer Khalid
  • Rabia Bhatti
  • Sabah Rahmath
  • Maggie Asselstine

Member Bios

Residents who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Muslim, Indigenous, Jewish, a part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or any other underrepresented community were encouraged to apply through the online application portal.

To learn more about the members of this term’s Task Force, their bios can be found on the right side of this page under documents.


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