Committee members agreed to focus the 2019 work plan on the theme of sense of belonging. Committee members subsequently agreed to apply the theme to two specific stakeholder groups; newcomers and persons who are economically disenfranchised.
Two subcommittees were formed to focus on each of the stakeholder groups. The subcommittees will meet prior to the next BIAC meeting to create a list of items that can be considered for inclusion in the work plan.
Subcommittees will discuss:
- how to make the stakeholder group feel that they belong in their community
- identify groups/organizations/individuals for BIAC to engage with to become more informed and to create partnerships
- create a list of actionable items for the full committee to consider for inclusion in the work plan.
Newcomers subcommittee: Maroun, Roy, Kumkum, Rana, Heba
Economically disenfranchised subcommittee: Carrie, Jenna, Doug, Jim, Mumba
The event subcommittee will meet after the final work plan has been established and next steps identified.