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Home My WebLink About06-15-2023 Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation CommissionAd Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission Thursday, June 15, 2023 Regular Meeting 7 PM - Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street AGENDA: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. READING OF NATIVE AMERICAN LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM JUNE 1, 2023 4. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA COMMISSIONERS SHALL NOT ENGAGE IN DISCUSSION WITH THE PUBLIC CONCERNING SAID ITEMS. 5. FOLLOW UP ON COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE ICCSD 6. CORRESPONDENCE 7. DATES FOR THINK PEACE RETREAT 8. TRC COMMISSION & FACILITATOR WORK PLAN ON PHASE ONE 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS/STAFF THIS ITEM INCLUDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BRIEF UPDATES FROM STAFF AND COMMISSIONERS. COMMISSIONERS SHALL NOT ENGAGE IN DISCUSSION ON UPDATES. 10.ADJOURNMENT To encourage input from the public, the Commission intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. However, this meeting is in -person, and those wishing to ensure their ability to participate should attend the meeting in person. If you instead wish to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the below link. Please note that the meeting link and ID for the first Thursday of each month is different than the link and ID for the third Thursday of each month. First Thursday Meetings https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN cM1aaV6cTxGwOIWu2- hFHq ID: 867 2424 8095 Third Thursday Meetings htti)s:HusO6web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN Ic11811PSRo1uOxPIL- 1Ew ID: 895 3695 0485 If you have no computer or smartphone, or a computer without a microphone, you can call in by phone by dialing (312) 626-6799 and entering the meeting ID when prompted. If you will need a disability -related accommodation to participate in this meeting call 319-356-5022 or email humanrights@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your accessibility needs. Native American land Acknowledgement Prepared for the City of Iowa City's Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Human Rights Commission PURPOSE Iowa City owes its existence to the many Indigenous Peoples who were the original stewards of this land and who were subjected to manipulation and violence by non-native settlers, invaders, and governments in order to make this moment possible. Acknowledgement of this truth is central to our work toward reconciliation across all barriers of difference and injustice. Starting with a Native American Land Acknowledgement, this Commission will bear witness to the legacies of violent displacement, migration, and settlement that have marginalized those who were the first inhabitants of this land. We must also address the mistreatment and exclusion that Native Americans continue to face today. The Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Human Rights Commission encourage the community and City of Iowa City to join us in these efforts through the use of a Native American Land Acknowledgement. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT To be read at all public meetings and events: "We meet today in the community of Iowa City, which now occupies the homelands of Native American Nations to whom we owe our commitment and dedication. The area of Iowa City was within the homelands of the Iowa, Meskwaki, and Sauk, and because history is complex and time goes far back beyond memory, we also acknowledge the ancient connections of many other Indigenous Peoples here. The history of broken treaties and forced removal that dispossessed Indigenous Peoples of their homelands was and is an act of colonization and genocide that we can not erase. We implore the Iowa City community to commit to understanding and addressing these injustices as we work toward equity, restoration, and reparations." LEARN MORE Native Governance Center Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgement US Department of Arts and Culture: Honor Native Land Virtual Resources and Guide Meskwaki Nation - History Special thanks to the University of Iowa Native American Council for their work and guidance, as well as members of the public, for their input. June 1, 2023 Draft Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Minutes Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall Commissioners present: Chastity Dillard, Wangui Gathua, Marie Krebs, Lauren Merritt, Clif Johnson. Commissioners not present: Eric Harris, Sikowis Nobiss. Staff present: Stefanie Bowers, Redmond Jones. Meeting called to order: 7:09 pm. Reading of Native American Land Acknowledgement: Dillard read the Land Acknowledgement. Approval of Minutes from May 4, 2023: Dillard moved, and Johnson seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda: None. Presentation from Councilor Bergus on the City Council Strategic Plan: Bergus provided an overview of the strategic plan, highlighting the values of the racial equity, social justice, and human rights future vision. Which includes accurate cultural -historical perspectives and the work of the TRC to address inequities in disadvantaged and marginalized populations here in the community. Bergus also noted the work of the Office of Equity and Human Rights and the future Outreach Development staff position that will be added to that division. Next Steps on Phase One of the Facilitator Plan: Jones will forward to the TRC an Excel sheet that will allow each Commissioner to add to what they believe should be added to their work plan. Commissioners will discuss and review the work plans at an upcoming meeting. Staff will send out a poll to see what days and times work best for members of the TRC to meet with Think Peace for a two-day retreat to train on educational materials that will be useful for them and community members. The training will be in -person and held in Iowa City. Commissioners will send staff a note on possible locations if a non -governmental building is preferred. The training will be approximately 5 hours each day. Possible dates are July 21 & 22, July 28 & 29, or August 4 & 5. Once a date is established the TRC will work with Think Peace to co - create an agenda for the two-day training. As a follow-up from TRC meetings held back in 2021, staff will include a list of organizations that previously expressed an interest in working with the TRC in the next agenda packet. Follow Up on Communications with ICCSD: There were no updates. Commission Announcements: Johnson mentioned an upcoming event being held as a collaboration between ICOR Boxing and Big Brother Big Sister Johnson County that is being financially funded by Big Grove. Dillard noted an event being held at Mark Twain Elementary School that is being sponsored by the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson and runs from 3-6, this coming Saturday. Adjourned: 8:11 PM. City Board and Commission meetings are recorded and can be viewed in their entirety by visiting this link. A �.% i-. Y �i N R WN A �"� �i G z� �w w �" � F F �p 0. 0. Q 0. 0. 0. Q' R N Fr 0. 0. C. 0. P- C. I m � 0. 0. Q 0. 0. 0. Q' N M 0. 0. 0. Q 0. 0. 0. N eV 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. P � 0. 0. 0. Q' 0. 0. Q' �-+ i\ 0. 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Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa Assistance and education to low -wage ❑ Wangui https://cwiiowa.orgZ workers, including immigrants CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank Food bank, clothing vouchers for low- ❑ Daphney https://builtbycommunit\/.Org/ income individuals and households. Mobile crisis services. Dream City Community building, youth leadership ❑ Eric https://www.dreamcityia.org/ programs for children and families. Great Plains Action Society Indigenous organizers providing ❑ Sikowis https://www.greatplainsaction.org/ programming to educate, empower, and protect BIPOC communities. IC Compassion ESL and citizenship classes, food ❑ Wangui htti)s://www.iccompassion.org/ assistance, free legal clinic, immigration assistance and, community meals, refugee counseling services. Inside Out Reentry Community Support for individuals involved in the ❑ Eric htti)s://www.insideoutreentry.com/ criminal legal system International Women's Club of Iowa City Social events and English programs for ❑ UNCLAIMED https://iwciowacity.wordpress.com/ women. Iowa City Catholic Worker Immigrant and refugee led community ❑ Eric https://iowacitycatholicworker.org/ providing food, housing, rent assistance, accompaniment, and deportation defense. Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic Health care to low income individuals and ❑ UNCLAIMED https://freemedicalclinic.org/ families. Iowa City Mutual Aid Collective Kitchens project, street medic training ❑ Kevo https://iowacitym utuala id.com/ Iowa Freedom Riders Community organizing and mobilization ❑ UNCLAIMED https://www.facebook.com/iowafreedomCiderZ Iowa Jobs for America's Graduate (iJag) Mentoring, school retention, work ❑ Mohamed https://www.iowacityschools.org/Page/16080 resources, skill -building for 9-121h grade students. Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders in AAPI victims of gender -based violence ❑ Wangui Solidarity https://monsoonlowa.orgZ Multicultural Development Center of Iowa As a nonprofit, we provide free community ❑ Chastity https://www.mdclowa.org/ services ranging from free STEM training to mentoring programs and business incubation to underserved communities. Learn more about our programs and find a learning location near you. Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County Before and after school programs for ❑ Chastity https://ncic.org/index.html youth and family support services. NISAA African Family Services Programs for African immigrant and ❑ Wangui http://nisaa-afs.org/ refugee women, particularly victims of violence and sexual assault Path of Hope Refugee and immigration services ❑ UNCLAIMED https://path-of-hope.org/about/ Prairielands Freedom Fund Immigration bonds and pretrial bail ❑ Kevo https://www. Pra i rielandsfreedomfund.orp/ Proteus Health care, education assistance, and job ❑ UNCLAIMED http://www.proteusinc.net/ training for agricultural workers, including migrant workers. Shelter House Community Shelter & Transition Housing, food, healthcare, and case ❑ Chastity & Services management services for unhoused Kevo https://shelterhouseiowa.org/ individuals and families University of Iowa African American Council, Native American ❑ Wangui & Diversity Councils Council, Pan Asian Council, Latinx Council Kevo https://diversity.uiowa.edu/resources/dei- across-campu s Afro-American Cultural Center, Latino Cultural Centers Native American Cultural Center, Asian https://multicultural.uiowa.edu/culturaicenters Pacific American Cultural Center; affiliations with other cultural student groups (Black Student Union, Asian American Student Union, South Asia Student Association, African Student Association) *Added At 11/4/21 Meeting* Name of Organization/Website/Contact Target TRC TRC Liaison Population/Services Approved Provided Forest View Tenants Association ❑ UNCLAIMED Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) ❑ Wangui/ https://www.iowacityschools.org/ Mohamed ICCSD Equity Advisory Committee ❑ Wangui/ https://www.iowacityschooIs.org/Page/l124 Mohamed ICCSD Mental Health, Special Education and Disability PTO ❑ Wangui/ htti)://autismiowacity.org/iccsd-mental-health-special- Mohamed education-and-disability-pto htti)s://www.facebook.com/grouns/126384014744976/ Johnson County Interfaith Coalition ❑ Mohamed https://o rga n i ze iowa. co m/ Sudanese Organizations ❑ Wangui I Heart Black Businesses ❑ Clif https://www.iheartblack.biz/ Humanize My Hoodie https://www.humanizemVhoodie.com/ ❑ Sikowis United Action for Youth afterschool teen programs, ❑ Chastity https://www.unitedactionforyouth.org/ teen parents programs, Coralville Food Pantry Food insecurity ❑ Chastity https://www.coralvillefoodpantry.org/