The City of St. Catharines's Anti-Racism Advisory Committee is a group of volunteers working to improve access and inclusion for diverse cultural communities in St. Catharines and the surrounding area.
The Committee meets monthly or at the discretion of the Chair. For a schedule of upcoming meetings view our meeting calendar. You can read our agendas and minutes to stay informed.
The Anti-Racism Advisory Committee was established to:
Membership terms align with Council terms or as determined by Council. The Committee may invite non-member participation as needed. The current members are:
The committee consists of up to 10 members. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant lived experience; allies and advocates; and the majority of members should have relevant lived experience.
The Chair of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee, or another member appointed by the committee, will also be a member of the Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.
The Committee reports to Council through the Social Sustainability Committee. The Chair of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee will also be a member of the Social Sustainability Committee.