Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness Meeting 2021‑MAY‑26

It was moved and seconded that the following recommendations be referred to staff for a report: That Council and municipal Staff adopt the use of pronouns in all written and electronic communications. That the City of Nanaimo use gender-inclusive and gender-neutral language, including communications, print and electronic materials. That the City of Nanaimo update and revise all print and electronic materials to include the use of gender-inclusive and gender-neutral language. That the City of Nanaimo arrange for the availability of diversity and inclusion training for Council members and City Staff. This would include both LGBTQIA2+ and gender competency training, either online or in-person workshops, or both.