Committees Meet in Garden River & S.S. Marie

The Ontario Media Relations Officers Network (OMRON) held a conference in Sault Ste. Marie on September 14 and 15, 2023. Members reviewed the committee constitution and voted on a new name for the committee (official announcement to come!), as well as engaged in roundtable discussions. Geraldine Stafford (Waterloo Regional Police Service) also delivered an insightful presentation on incorporating EDI principles into communication practices, which was enjoyed by all. 

The Equity, Diversion, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee also met in Garden River and Sault Ste. Marie on September 14, 2023. Members experienced an impactful tour of the Shingwauk Residential School at Algoma University. The committee shared developments in Indigenous and Indigenous communities, as well as anti-racism/discrimination updates from the OACP Anti-Racism working group.