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IMP. IMBO <br /> d"fr,,{yn,r,fw VhP. <br /> w Mashpee lncCusion and-Diversity Committee <br /> 16 Great Weck RoadWorth <br /> 'Alashyee, AMA 02649 <br /> The Chair was prepared to write a grant for the Mash pee Cultural Council, we did not receive <br /> funding from the Mass Cultural Council, or the local chapter. The Council is trying to create <br /> new projects, not maintain programs already in existence. She would like to re-word some of <br /> the application and review their purpose for Race Amity Day. She would ultimately like to <br /> expand on that and include more diversity and obtain more funding for the event. The <br /> subcommittee for Race Amity Day will start meeting soon. <br /> Rolf Bradnt resigned from the Committee and there is an opening. She would like current <br /> members to reach out to someone who may be interested. She will ask Effie Purdy if she is <br /> interested. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Nomination for Chair and Co-Chair <br /> Ms. Johnson-Graham stated she will be stepping down from the role of Vice-Chair. <br /> MOTION: <br /> Winnie Johnson-Graham moved to nominate Marie Stevenson as Chair. Seconded <br /> by Richard Klein. All in favor. <br /> MOTION: <br /> Winnie Johnson-Graham moved to nominate Dan Kupferman as Vice Chair. <br /> Seconded by Gail Wilson. All in favor. <br /> Proposal for Cemetery <br /> Mohamad Zefzaf will require more time to report on this effectively next meeting. What this <br /> would look like is a motion taken by this Committee, then that vote goes to the Select Board, <br /> they vote for/against and if against, that's the end of it. This proposal is to ask the Town to <br /> dedicate a small portion of the cemetery to Muslim residents. The Muslim community has two <br /> options when they die, take the body back to wherever they came from, or to be buried in the <br /> closest Muslim cemetery, which is in Danvers and costs over $10,000. This is a reasonable <br /> ask and aligns with current practices in this country. Many towns provide small sections for <br /> different religious sects. <br /> Ms. Stevenson followed up with Richard Klein about inviting a guest for November, an <br /> educator in the school system. <br /> On Sunday, October 12t" from 3:OOPM-5:OOPM, the Falmouth Cultural Center will be hosting <br /> an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration. <br /> NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 @ 5:OOPM <br /> 4 <br />