IDEA Advisory Group (IAG)
IDEA Advisory Group (IAG)
In 2021, the District of Muskoka established an advisory body for Muskoka District Council called the IDEA Advisory Group (IAG).
The main purpose of the IAG is to:
- Provide advice and make recommendations to District Council to support it in its goal to become a more inclusive, diverse, equitable and anti-racist community;
- Anticipate community needs in advance of current or relevant issues;
- Create opportunities for community engagement and public education to advance the goals of IDEA;
- Educate itself and its members on issues related to IDEA; and
- Promote the goals of IDEA to the Muskoka community at large.
Below is a snapshot of some of the IAG's activities since 2021.
On the right-hand side of this page are links to important documents such as the IAG's Terms of Reference, the IAG's multi-year strategic plan and the community report that was completed with broad community input in 2020/2021 to better understand local issues related to inclusion, diversity, equity and discrimination or hate.
On the right you will also find links to all reports to District Council on the IAG's activities, and IAG meeting minutes.
Please visit this page often for updates and announcements, and don't hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.
IDEA Community Grants 2023
Read our latest News Release on our website here and the latest Report shared with District Council here.
IDEA Community Grants: Outcomes and Next Steps:
The IDEA Community Grants 2023 application period is now closed and grants have been awarded. For more information on the outcomes please see the report titled IDEA Community Grants: Outcomes and Next Steps linked under Report to District Council on the right-hand side of this page.
The IDEA Advisory Group is Recruiting New Members for 2023
The IDEA Advisory Group completed a recruitment process for 2023 and new members have been onboarded. If you are interested in joining the IAG, please review the IAG Terms of Reference linked under Important Documents on the right-hand side of this page and watch this page for future announcements.
Hate Free Muskoka
The IDEA Advisory Group was pleased to offer an opportunity for community members and partner agencies to come together to learn how to recognize and respond to hate in our community. This free event took place on November 5, 2022 at the Rene Caisse Theatre in Bracebridge and featured four leading anti-hate speakers and a panel on Rising Up to the challenge.
Strategic Action Plan 2022-2026
In March 2022, the IAG received District Council approval of its Strategic Action Plan 2022-2026. For more information what the IAG has planned over the next few years, see the IDEA Advisory Group Strategic Action Plan 2022-2026 linked under Important Documents.
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People need to now about there Equity’s Right
Quik Goals truly belive that, if muskoka or any other communities want to get resolved this probelm they need to start from the root, and the Root is a Schools where children learns everything, there must be proper Subject that have to be studied as the part of curriculum, so since child they growup with mentally that every human being is equal and they have same rights they we have. That would be the best solution of this problem.
almost 3 years ago
Acceptance of all kinds of people to the community.
Not everyone in the community is happy to welcome others of different races or faith to the community
almost 3 years ago
Its ok to have a different accent.
People should be sensitive to different accents. We all come from different areas of the world and although can speak English, the way they speak is different.
almost 3 years ago
Community Engagement
I recently seen a post from the BIA promoting, and providing information on Diwali. I found it fun, educational, and inviting. This was delivered via social media. If the community can work together to not only educate, but celebrate diversity; I feel it would have a more profound impact. Examples; small events, educational evenings, accessing the arts to celebrate diversity. There are a million small ways to better understand various cultures. I know during the holiday season in Hamilton, I attended library with children and we made dreidels. It was an after school/weekend workshop held at the library that gave us a small insight into the Jewish culture. Mind you we did more then make dreidels, but it was a warm and educational event. The children had a good time while learning, engaging with volunteers, other community members.
over 2 years ago
Public should have safe access to all lakes, namely Fox Lake.
Safe public access to waterways.
