Item - 2019.CA10.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 29 and 30, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Civic Appointments Committee on October 15, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019.
CA10.3 - Appointment of Member to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint Harvey Manning to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Appointee's and organization's biography:
Harvey Manning
Harvey Manning is the current Director of Anishnawbe Health Toronto. He has over 30 years working in the Indigenous community with specialized interest in mental health and concurrent disorders. He is also an Instructor of Urban Aboriginal Issues at George Brown College and used to be the Executive Director of Na-Me-Res.
Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT) is a community health centre in downtown Toronto. Their model of health care is based on Traditional practices and approaches and are reflected in the design of its programs and services. AHT offers access to health care practitioners from many disciplines including Traditional Healers, Elders and Medicine People. Ancient ceremonies and traditions, intrinsic to our health care model are also done. Their work with the homeless has evolved from early directions of crisis intervention to our current efforts of working with those who seek to escape homelessness. Training programs offer community members the opportunity to learn and grow in a culture based setting.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-138627.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Name of Recommended Candidate for Appointment to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee
CA10.3 - Appointment of Member to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee.
Committee Recommendations
The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:
1. City Council appoint Harvey Manning to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Candidate's and organization's biography:
Harvey Manning
Harvey Manning is the current Director of Anishnawbe Health Toronto. He has over 30 years working in the Indigenous community with specialized interest in mental health and concurrent disorders. He is also an Instructor of Urban Aboriginal Issues at George Brown College and used to be the Executive Director of Na-Me-Res.
Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT) is a community health centre in downtown Toronto. Their model of health care is based on Traditional practices and approaches and are reflected in the design of its programs and services. AHT offers access to health care practitioners from many disciplines including Traditional Healers, Elders and Medicine People. Ancient ceremonies and traditions, intrinsic to our health care model are also done. Their work with the homeless has evolved from early directions of crisis intervention to our current efforts of working with those who seek to escape homelessness. Training programs offer community members the opportunity to learn and grow in a culture based setting.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to have City Council appoint one (1) member of the public to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-138627.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Name of Recommended Candidate for Appointment to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee