Anti-Racism Table

The Anti-Racism Table was formed in 2021 to identify ways and actions to address systemic racism on PEI.

What is the function of the organization?

The Anti-Racism Table will make recommendations to the PEI government to view practices and activities through a culturally inclusive lens. In particular, the group will develop actions to address systemic racism in and through:

  • Education
  • Justice and policing services
  • Provincial legislation, regulations, and policies
  • Opportunities for employment and job security
  • Health, mental health, and wellbeing
  • Housing
  • Social programs

How many people are in the organization?

The Anti-Racism Table is composed of representatives of various ethnocultural community organizations as well as five members at large.

What are the requirements of members of the organization?

Members appointed to represent ethnocultural community organizations must be members in good standing, with the authority to establish and maintain ongoing communication between the Anti-Racism Table and the organization.

Anyone can apply to be a member at large on the Anti-Racism Table. Preference will be given to people with involvement in ethnocultural organizations, people with lived experience, and people who identify as members of under-represented or systemically excluded groups. Additionally, knowledge of government programs and services related to areas of social policy such as health, education, justice and social programs is considered an asset. Please describe your suitability for involvement with the Anti-Racism Table in your Engage PEI application and include your resume, if available.

What are the nomination requirements?

Members appointed by ethnocultural community organizations will represent their group’s membership and act as their liaison on the Anti-Racism Table. Members at large are selected from applications received through Engage PEI as part of the public engagement and recruitment process for agencies, boards, and commissions.

Will I get paid?

Members receive $73 per meeting. The chairperson receives $113 per meeting.

What is the time commitment of the organization?

The Anti-Racism Table meets up to twelve times per year for three hours per meeting. Subcommittee work on specific short term projects may add to the time commitment. Members are expected to spend time preparing for meetings to enable their effective participation. A commitment of approximately four to six hours per month is expected.

Members of the Anti-Racism Table will be appointed for terms of up to three years. Members may be eligible for reappointment.             

Anti-Racism Table - Members                                                                   

 
Name County Term Start Term End
Aaron Sardinha, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour United for Strength, Home Relationship (BIPOC USHR) Queens Oct 15, 2024 Oct 15, 2027
Linnell Edwards, General Public Queens Oct 15, 2024 Oct 15, 2025
Leticia LaRosa, General Public Queens Oct 15, 2024 Oct 15, 2025
Kaelyn Mercer, The Native Council of Prince Edward Island Queens Aug 22, 2023 Aug 22, 2025
Malak Nassar, General Public Queens Oct 15, 2024 Oct 15, 2025
Nancy Peters-Doyle, L'Nuey Prince Oct 15, 2024 Oct 15, 2025
Hexi Wang, General Public Queens Oct 15, 2024 Oct 15, 2027
Tamara Steele, Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island Queens Oct 15, 2024 Oct 15, 2025
Amirah Oyesegun, BIPOC USHR Queens Mar 6, 2023 Mar 6, 2026
Vanessa Wachuku, Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island Queens Oct 15, 2024 Oct 15, 2027
Thea Xi Du, General Public Queens Oct 15, 2024 Oct 15, 2025

How can I apply?

If you would like to serve as a member at large on the Anti-Racism Table or any other provincial government agency, board or commission, you can apply online through Engage PEI.

Who can I contact?

Omar Broderick

Manager of Anti-Racism Initiatives
Executive Council Office
omarbroderick@gov.pe.ca

Published date: 
November 1, 2024
Executive Council Office

General Inquiries

Executive Council Office
5th Floor, Shaw Building
95 Rochford Street
P.O. Box 2000,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

General Inquiries:
Phone: 902-368-4502
Fax: 902-368-6118

DeptECO@gov.pe.ca

Engage PEI Inquiries: 
engagepei@gov.pe.ca 

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