8/11/2020 MASHPEE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Minutes

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and agencies listed and suggested distribution to realtors and homeowner associations. Ms. Nadeau agreed that this was a good time to electronically distribute a PDF version of the brochure, rather than a print copy, sending it to existing contacts so that they could then distribute it to their clients or members. Ms. S. Wilson agreed that the electronic version could be distributed with organization newsletters, showing a response to the current situation. Mr. Klein recommended reaching out to churches and the Chamber of Commerce, adding that many may prefer an electronic version. Human Rights Club Status-The Chair reported that she had been in contact with Ms. Purdy, noting that the Human Rights Academy had been canceled due to the pandemic, and its status was unknown for the fall. Ms. Johnson-Graham suggested that Diversity Day become a week-long event rather than a single day. Member Sharing-Ms. Nadeau reported that she had participated in the course, Anti-Racism in the U.S.,which discussed the history of racism. Ms. S. Wilson referenced Zoom meetings being held by the Woods Hole Diversity Advisory Committee. Ms. Nadeau also shared a newly formed group called Voices of Cape Cod, created by young Cape residents, and a book club she started. The Chair shared a variety of resources and programs to include Building Community,Native Americans and Covid Impacts, featuring Mashpee resident Paula Peters, Human Rights Commission and Cape Police Chiefs Zoom meeting, Discussion about the Letter from Martin Luther King, Jr. from the Birmingham Jail and True Colors on Instagram. Additional resources were found in the Mashpee Enterprise and included 60/60 Art Installation at Highfield Hall,Native American images at the Cahoon Museum, Restoring my African Soul at Cotuit Center for the Arts and Women of Color and Indigenous Women, Hearing More Voices would take place on August 17. The Chair forwarded an email to members regarding the various programs. Ms. Johnson-Graham announced a Zoom program offered by Jessie Little Doe, speaking on behalf of Ms. Johnson-Graham's sister. The Chair also referenced a story about a 96 year old World War II nurse, and reported stories about White Supremacist leaflets found at Mashpee Commons, and damage that occurred to a Wampanoag memorial bench. Ms. Johnson- Graham also thanked Committee members for their support, writing letters on behalf of the Tribe to support reservation designation. Ms. S. Wilson inquired whether there was a role the MIDC could play to address the current environment and the Chair noted that there had been responses to Letters to the Editor and her efforts to connect with those writers. Ms. Johnson-Graham shared the history of her Uncle David who was killed by Mashpee Police during the 1980s, and continued harassment encountered through the years. The Chair shared that, as discussed earlier in the meeting, Chief Carline continued to address the past and wished to keep the dialogue going. The Chair also shared a UMass Amherst article written about former student Committee member Xavier Gonsalves. NEW BUSINESS Election of Chair and Vice Chair MOTION: A motion was made by Ms. Johnson-Graham to nominate Ms. Stevenson for Chair. Mr. Klein seconded the motion. Ms. Stevenson recused herself and all others voted unanimously. MOTION: A motion was made by Mr. Klein to nominate Ms. Johnson-Graham for Vice Chair. Ms.Nadeau seconded the motion. Ms. Johnson-Graham recused herself and all others voted unanimously. Resignation of Lynn Waterman-The Chair confirmed that, due to added commitments with the pandemic, Ms. Waterman had submitted her letter of resignation from the Committee,to the Board of Selectmen. 2