Fredericton City Council created the Anti-Racism Task Force for Fredericton in 2021. The selection of the Task Force members followed an extensive public consultation process. The Task Force included various members representing their respective communities, as well as a Council liaison and a City staff liaison.
Anti-Racism Task Force Members
(As of April 2022 | Name and Affiliation)
- Passionate Ncube* - Numerous international faith-based charitable organizations
- Jenn Wambolt* - Wil-Doo Cycle Club, Cultural Inclusion and Behavior Change Network, Fredericton Active Transportation Coalition, Breaking The Silence, No One Is Illegal - Fredericton.
- Prashamsa G.C - Capital Region Mental Health and Addictions Association, Nepali Cultural Association of New Brunswick
- Renni Thomas*- Community stakeholder with lived experience.
- Madhu Varma - Asian Heritage Society of NB, NB Multicultural Council
- Yusuf Shire - NBAA
- Marilyn Kaufman - Atlantic Jewish Council, Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Sgoolai Israel Synagogue etc.
- Timothy Li - Chinese Cultural Association of New Brunswick
- Ernest Ndizeye**, Burundi Cultural Association
- Christoph Heinz**, Volunteer / Teacher
*These members were selected from the public.
**These members were recruited by Task Force.
City of Fredericton, Anti-Racism Task Force, Terms of Reference (PDF)
Recommendations
In November 2023, the Task Force provided 14 recommendations to City Council about ways to combat systematic racism and racial discrimination in our community, with the goal of achieving a fully diverse, inclusive, and equitable society.
In July 2024, City Council approved an Action Plan for the 14 Recommendations.