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Home My WebLink About03-17-2022 Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation CommissionAd Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission Agenda Thursday, March 17, 2022, 7PM Emma J. Harvat Hall Iowa City City Hall 410 E. Washington Street In order 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 trips/usdr.Itss/Vu..lr/Uostr/I I.V.61erl.il::VJ.aIg I D: 867 2424 8095 Third Thursday Meetings h .PS.::(/ s0 v4r k�:za mn.ass/ r kru �r/L gus ir/ ll � II �IP51 ua D jIL::Q uv I D: 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. Meeting Agenda: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. READING OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM MARCH 3, 2022 5. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (TRC MEMBERS SHALL NOT ENGAGE IN DISCUSSION WITH THE PUBLIC CONCERNING SAID ITEMS) 6. APPROVAL OF TRC LOGO 7. DISCUSSION ON THE FACILITATOR PROPOSAL 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS/STAFF (TRC MEMBERS SHALL NOT ENGAGE IN DISCUSSION WITH ONE ANOTHER CONCERNING SAID ANNOUNCEMENTS) 9. ADJOURNMENT If you will need a disability -related accommodation to participate in this meeting please contact the Equity Director, Stefanie Bowers, at 319-356-5022 or at stefanie-bowers@jowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your accessibility needs. I r I -4 1v� CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION MARCH 17, 2022, MEETING PACKET CONTENTS AGENDA ITEM #3 • TRC AND HRC LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGENDA ITEM #4 • DRAFT MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2022 AGENDA ITEM #6 • TRC PROPOSED LOGO 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 Indi, e.n LJ.swLand Acl(nowlement VJS Ue arlrr7ent of Arts ar�d Culture: Honor Native i_and virtual Resources and Guide Mes..isto kwaki Nation- Hr Special thanks to the Univ rsrt _o lovua Native Americon Council, for their work and guidance, as well as members of the public, for their input. March 3, 2022 Draft Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Minutes Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall Commissioners present: Amel Ali, Kevo Rivera, Wangui Gathua, Clifton Johnson, Eric Harris, Chastity Dillard, Daphney Daniel (via Zoom), Sikowis (Christine Nobiss) (via Zoom). Commissioners not present: Mohamed Traore. Staff present: Stefanie Bowers. Recommendations to City Council: No. Meeting called to order: 7:10. Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Ali read the Land Acknowledgement. Approval of Minutes from the February 3, 2022: Ali moved, and Rivera seconded. Motion passed 6-0. (Daniel, Dillard not present for vote). Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda: Amos Kiche has resided in Iowa City for half of his life —nearly 31 years. He came to Iowa City as a student. At that time, there were only 3-4 Africans residing in the city. Kiche expressed concern for the lack of answers surrounding the death of Bernard Ngila who is also from Africa. He died in Iowa City on February 3. Kiche would like the City to assist in providing answers so that Ngila's family can have closure. Excluded Workers Fund Update: This fund supports persons who are undocumented and/or persons previously incarcerated. Persons who did not have the benefit of receiving a stimulus check or unemployment benefits during the peak days of the pandemic. The Board of Supervisors for Johnson County have tried to stop the excluded workers from making comments at their meetings this is in spite of the excluded workers having a lot of support. The excluded workers will be the ancestors of the US as their children are American citizens. Nisaa African Family Services is a supporter of the excluded workers. Discussion on Facilitator Proposal: Presentation with representatives from Astig Planning, Banjo Knits Empowerment, Think Peace, and Mediation Services. Think Peace will focus on the public processes of the TRC: sharing stories, trauma healing, educational dialogue, and societal participation. Astig Planning will assist in design of outreach and engagement. Banjo Knits Empowerment will include more community partners who will have the opportunity to be hired by the TRC once they have been trained on Truth and Reconciliation by professionals. Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa will help design outreach and engagement and possibly assist in offering healing processes. Commission Announcements: Ali will have staff share the registration information on an upcoming 6-week Transitional Justice training. One of the facilitators is Eduardo Gonzales of Think Peace. Gathua mentioned a memorial that will be held for Mr. Bernard Ngila on Saturday, March S, from 12-1PM at St Patrick Catholic Church. Johnson reported on an upcoming SBA event being held on March 24 sponsored by I Heart Black Business and hosted at ICOR Boxing. Rivera reported on the anti-LGBTQ legislation that is occurring across the country. Daniel stands in solidarity with the Ukrainians. 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