[Applications Now Closed] – Join the Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee

Do you want to have an impact in shaping Newmarket’s culture? The Town is forming a committee of 7-11 individuals within the local Black community who represent a diversity of perspectives, including age (youth 16+), gender, cultural, ethnic, language and country origins, socio-economic status, abilities, disabilities and education.

This is a great opportunity for individuals to:

✅ Help strengthen the Town of Newmarket’s connection to Black communities

✅ Provide input and support to the Town on addressing anti-Black racism

✅ Facilitate communication and engagement with Black communities

✅ Help provide progress reports to Council

✅ Build your leadership skills and create connections

Members will be appointed for a two-year term from 2024 to 2026 and will be expected to attend quarterly meetings (in person or virtually) at 7 p.m.

Members will receive an honorarium of $100 per attended meeting.

The community’s participation in this committee is a foundational role in supporting Town staff and Council in taking steps to action to dismantle anti-Black racism in Newmarket. Browse this webpage to learn more about the work to get us here and the implementation plan in progress.

For more information on how to apply, criteria and details about being on Town committee go to newmarket.ca/committeesandboards(External link).

Application period has been extended, please apply by Thursday, February 29.

Applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee which consists of three members of the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association. The Selection Committee will be responsible for making the appointments to the DABRAC.