Item - 2015.AA1.2
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Aboriginal Affairs Committee on October 9, 2015 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also Item EX10.15
AA1.2 - Aboriginal Employment Strategy - Presentation
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
Committee Decision
The Aboriginal Affairs Committee recommends to the Executive Committee that:
1. City Council direct the Director, Office of Equity, Diversity and Human Rights, in partnership with Human Resources, in consultation with the members of the Aboriginal Affairs Committee, to develop an internship strategy for aboriginal youth in Councillors' offices.
2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to consider as part of the Social Procurement Policy requirements, hiring people who identify as aboriginal.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The following gave a presentation to the Aboriginal Affairs Committee on Aboriginal Employment Strategy:
- the Director, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights;
- the Director, Strategic Recruitment, Compensation and Employment Services, Human Resources; and
- the Employment Manager, Miziwe Biik, Aboriginal Employment and Training.
Summary
The following will make a presentation to the Aboriginal Affairs Committee on the Aboriginal Employment Strategy:
- Liz Freedman, Human Resources Consultant, Strategic Recruitment, Compensation and Employment Services;
- Mae Maracle, Consultant, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights; and
- Nancy Martin, Executive Director, Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training and Community Member of the Aboriginal Affairs Committee.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/aa/bgrd/backgroundfile-84625.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council direct the Director, Office of Equity, Diversity and Human Rights, in partnership with Human Resources, in consultation with the members of the Aboriginal Affairs Committee, to develop an internship strategy for aboriginal youth in Councillors' offices.
Moved by Frances Sanderson
That City Council:
1. Direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to consider as part of the Social Procurement Policy requirements, hiring people who identify as aboriginal.
Moved by Nancy Martin