The mandate of the Anti-Racism Action Committee is to:
(a) provide Council and City administration with strategic advice on existing and emerging systemic racism issues within the community; and
(b) make recommendations to Council and City administration in relation to the implementation of City strategies that advance anti-racism in ways that benefit all Calgarians, particularly Indigenous, Black and diverse racialized Calgarians.
The specific responsibilities of the Anti-Racism Action Committee are to:
(a) identify systemic racism-related barriers to people trying to access City programs and services;
(b) provide advice to Council and City administration on the development and implementation of the City’s anti-racism strategies and plans;
(c) monitor community challenges arising from systemic racism and recommend actions to the City;
(d) collaborate with interested parties, including community partners, Council Committees, organizations, or the City to address systemic racism on a community-wide level;
(e) report to Council on an annual basis and as needed; and
(f) collaborate with City administration to create opportunities for community voices to be heard.
Board Information
Members will serve 1 or 2-year terms, as set by Council at the time of that member’s appointment, in order to stagger terms and ensure the efficient transition of new members.
Member terms expire at the Organizational Meeting in the year their term expires, or until their successors are appointed, whichever is later.
The Committee shall consist of at least 11, and up to 13, voting Public Members.
The Committee shall also include up to 2 members from City administration as non-voting members, one of whom must be a member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team.
Monthly, on the 2nd Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
Calgary Municipal Building
800 Macleod Trail SE
Remote and/or Hybrid meetings, with some meetings scheduled in the community.
Quorum for the Committee is:
(a) 7 voting members if the Committee has 11 or 12 members; or
(b) 8 voting members if the Committee has 13 members.
Council will appoint Public Members based on the following qualifications:
(a) knowledge and experience in:
(i) supporting people and communities in their efforts to dismantle systemic racism;
(ii) challenging systemic racism;
(iii) developing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships;
(iv) understanding the range of human and civil rights issues and the historical origins and present-day impacts of systemic racism; or
(v) supporting or leading anti-racism initiatives;
(b) lived and living experience as a racialized person or a strong demonstrated history of allyship;
(c) professional, academic, cultural or other expertise in anti-racism work; or
(d) personal or professional community connections that can inform the Committee’s work.
Must be:
- At least 18 years of age; and
- Resident of Calgary; or
- Indigenous person who may reside outside of Calgary but is a resident of the Calgary surrounding area within the Treaty 7 region, including those Indigenous persons who belong to the Blackfoot Confederacy, made up of the Siksika, Piikani, Amskaapipiikani and Kainai First Nations; the Îethka Nakoda Wîcastabi First Nations, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations; and the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and those persons who are Métis, including citizens of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government residing in Foothills Métis District 1, Medicine Hat Métis District 2, Red Deer Métis District 3, Rocky View Métis District 4, Calgary Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6.
TIME REQUIREMENT
For Members:
o 10-12 monthly meetings (2 hours monthly)
o 10-12 working group meetings plus action items (2 hours monthly)
o Attendance at community events and activities (6 hours annually)
For the Co-chairs:
o 10-12 monthly meetings (2 hours monthly)
o 10-12 working group meetings (1 hour monthly)
o 12-24 monthly meetings – meet formally once a month, additional meetings and follow up as required (2-4 hours monthly)
o 4 leadership meetings yearly – meet with City of Calgary leadership on a quarterly basis (1 hour quarterly)
o Attendance at community events and activities (12 hours annually)
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson, Heather | Administration Member | 22 Oct 2024 | 31 Oct 2026 | Active | |
| Morgan, Doug | Administration Member | 24 Feb 2026 | 31 Oct 2027 | Active |
