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Home My WebLink About6 15 23 TRC Agenda Ad 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_cMIaaV6cTxGwOlWu2- hFHg ID: 867 2424 8095 Third Thursday Meetings https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lcIl8llPSRq1u0xPlL- 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. 1 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. 2 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. AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2023 (Meeting Date) NAME TERM EXP. 1/5 1/19 2/2 3/2 4/6 5/4 6/1 6/15 7/5 Dillard 12/31/24 P P P P P P P Gathua 12/31/24 A P P P P P P Harris 12/31/24 P P P P A P A Johnson 12/31/24 P A P A P P P Krebs 12/31/24 P P P P P P P Merritt 12/31/24 P P P P P P P Nobiss 12/31/24 P A P P A P A Vacant 12/31/24 - - - - - - Vacant 12/31/24 - - - - - _ KEY: P = Present A = Absent POTENTIAL PARTNER INDIVIDUALS ● Elizabeth Bernal – cultural liaison for Iowa City schools, founding member of Prairielands Freedom Fund (see below) ● Manny Galvez – founder and organizer of Iowa City Latino Festival ● Bram Elias – immigration attorney, UI Law Professor ● Peter Gerlach – UI International Studies adjunct assistant professor, Summer Institute Coordinator at the International Writing Program ● Teresa Stecker – Executive Director of IC Compassion (see below) ● Annie Tucker – Executive Director of Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa POTENTIAL TRC PARTNER GROUPS Name of Organization/Website/Contact Target Population/Services Provided TRC Approved TRC Liaison Black Voices Project https://www.facebook.com/icbvp/ Amplifying Black voices and culture in the community. ☐ Chastity Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa https://cwjiowa.org/ Assistance and education to low-wage workers, including immigrants ☐ Wangui CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank https://builtbycommunity.org/ Food bank, clothing vouchers for low- income individuals and households. Mobile crisis services. ☐ Daphney Dream City https://www.dreamcityia.org/ Community building, youth leadership programs for children and families. ☐ Eric Great Plains Action Society https://www.greatplainsaction.org/ Indigenous organizers providing programming to educate, empower, and protect BIPOC communities. ☐ Sikowis IC Compassion https://www.iccompassion.org/ ESL and citizenship classes, food assistance, free legal clinic, immigration assistance and, community meals, refugee counseling services. ☐ Wangui Inside Out Reentry Community https://www.insideoutreentry.com/ Support for individuals involved in the criminal legal system ☐ Eric International Women’s Club of Iowa City https://iwciowacity.wordpress.com/ Social events and English programs for women. ☐ UNCLAIMED Iowa City Catholic Worker https://iowacitycatholicworker.org/ Immigrant and refugee led community providing food, housing, rent assistance, accompaniment, and deportation defense. ☐ Eric Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic https://freemedicalclinic.org/ Health care to low income individuals and families. ☐ UNCLAIMED Iowa City Mutual Aid Collective https://iowacitymutualaid.com/ Kitchens project, street medic training ☐ Kevo Iowa Freedom Riders https://www.facebook.com/iowafreedomrider/ Community organizing and mobilization ☐ UNCLAIMED Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduate (iJag) https://www.iowacityschools.org/Page/16080 Mentoring, school retention, work resources, skill-building for 9-12th grade students. ☐ Mohamed Iowa Legal Aid https://www.iowalegalaid.org/ Free civil legal assistance. ☐ Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity https://monsooniowa.org/ AAPI victims of gender-based violence ☐ Wangui Multicultural Development Center of Iowa https://www.mdciowa.org/ As a nonprofit, we provide free community 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. ☐ Chastity Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County https://ncjc.org/index.html Before and after school programs for youth and family support services. ☐ Chastity NISAA African Family Services http://nisaa-afs.org/ Programs for African immigrant and refugee women, particularly victims of violence and sexual assault ☐ Wangui Path of Hope https://path-of-hope.org/about/ Refugee and immigration services ☐ UNCLAIMED Prairielands Freedom Fund https://www.prairielandsfreedomfund.org/ Immigration bonds and pretrial bail ☐ Kevo Proteus http://www.proteusinc.net/ Health care, education assistance, and job training for agricultural workers, including migrant workers. ☐ UNCLAIMED Shelter House Community Shelter & Transition Services https://shelterhouseiowa.org/ Housing, food, healthcare, and case management services for unhoused individuals and families ☐ Chastity & Kevo University of Iowa Diversity Councils https://diversity.uiowa.edu/resources/dei- across-campus Cultural Centers https://multicultural.uiowa.edu/culturalcenters African American Council, Native American Council, Pan Asian Council, Latinx Council Afro-American Cultural Center, Latino Native American Cultural Center, Asian Pacific American Cultural Center; affiliations with other cultural student groups (Black Student Union, Asian American Student Union, South Asia Student Association, African Student Association) ☐ Wangui & Kevo *Added At 11/4/21 Meeting* Name of Organization/Website/Contact Target Population/Services Provided TRC Approved TRC Liaison Forest View Tenants Association ☐ UNCLAIMED Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) https://www.iowacityschools.org/ ☐ Wangui/ Mohamed ICCSD Equity Advisory Committee https://www.iowacityschools.org/Page/1124 ☐ Wangui/ Mohamed ICCSD Mental Health, Special Education and Disability PTO http://autismiowacity.org/iccsd-mental-health-special- education-and-disability-pto https://www.facebook.com/groups/126384014744976/ ☐ Wangui/ Mohamed Johnson County Interfaith Coalition https://organizeiowa.com/ ☐ Mohamed Sudanese Organizations ☐ Wangui I Heart Black Businesses https://www.iheartblack.biz/ ☐ Clif Humanize My Hoodie https://www.humanizemyhoodie.com/ ☐ Sikowis United Action for Youth https://www.unitedactionforyouth.org/ afterschool teen programs, teen parents programs, ☐ Chastity Coralville Food Pantry https://www.coralvillefoodpantry.org/ Food insecurity ☐ Chastity