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Aug 30, 2023

Collective Meeting 5

Taken By: Dorcas Bugeme

Meeting Details

  • Date: 30/08/23

  • Opened: 5:07 PM

  • Closed: 5:35 PM

  • Attendance: Listed at the end of the document, apologies from Talei and Amber

Acknowledgement of Country

The ANU BIPOC Department acknowledges the traditional owners of the land, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, and pays respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. Emphasis on sovereignty never being ceded.

Officer Report

  1. Ball Photos

    • Photos will be posted soon; there will be a link and passcode.

    • Nat took additional digital photos, which will be posted.

    • Nat made a video that may be shown at the end of the collective meeting.

  2. Safe Space

    • A significant purchase was made on Amazon.

    • IKEA was not very helpful, so furniture purchases are on hold.

    • An online floor plan was created with accurate dimensions.

      • Current table arrangement in a rectangle, will shift to a U for collective.

      • Extra chairs and a reading area next to the couch.

    • Zara provided a cool list of books to add to the book list.

  3. Consultations

    • ANUSA elections are approaching; officers are asked to consult on policies impacting BIPOC matters.

    • Only two tickets have reached out so far.

  4. Taskforce

    • Last taskforce meeting held today.

    • The aim is to write a report for the IGC to implement recommendations.

    • Group dynamics are challenging due to dissolving and role shifts.

    • Final thoughts to be sent by Friday/Monday.

  5. Zine and Documentary

    • Interest in involvement is encouraged.

  6. Events

    • Chai and Chats in Week 7 and Week 8.

    • Members interested in running events should reach out.

    • Possible ideas include another screen print session with Asil and a new design.

  7. Department Catch-Up

    • Scheduled for Week 9 at Badger on Thursday (TBC).

    • An opportunity to meet with other departments.

Secretary Report

  • [Details not provided]

Treasurer Report

  • [Details not provided]

Social Officer Report

  • [Details not provided]

Advocacy Officer Report

  1. Book Suggestions

    • 30 new suggestions to be added to the book list.

  2. BIPOC Talks

    • Collaboration with the Queer Department discussed.

    • Next themes: 'Intergenerational Mannerism and Wisdom' and 'BIPOC Safe Space and Healing'.

    • BIPOC Talks posters with QR Code to be distributed in the halls.

  3. Zine

    • A few more applications received; discussion on closing applications after the break.

  4. Documentary

    • Editing to start soon, videos uploaded.

    • Confirmation needed for Queer Department interview and Faith’s interview on Thursday.

Other Business

  1. Tea and Slay

    • [Details not provided]

  2. Safe Space Furniture

    • ANU will not remove items from the room after the year.

    • No permanent changes allowed, but room access link will be sent out once ready.

Collective Meeting 5 - Week 6 - Semester 2 - 2023
Collective Meeting 5 - Week 6 - Semester 2 - 2023
Collective Meeting 5 - Week 6 - Semester 2 - 2023

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