Meeting Details

• Date: 21/02/24

• Opened: 5:07 PM

• Closed: 5:28 PM

• Attendance: Listed at the end of the document

• Apologies: N/A

Acknowledgement of Country

The ANU BIPOC Department acknowledges the traditional owners of this land, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge that this land was stolen and sovereignty was never ceded. We welcome all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to our Collective and commit to standing with our First Nations people.

Officer Report

1. O-Week

   • 7 BIPOC Department events (including collaborations) + department fete and market day:

     • DJ Workshop

     • Indigenous Dept Collab

     • Dept Fete

     • Safe Space Launch

     • Market Day

     • Badger Mixer

     • Chai & Chats

     • Mehndi

     • Yuk Movie Night

   • Feedback form available for O-Week events.

2. BIPOC Base

   • Officially launched on Tuesday of O-Week.

   • Open 24/7 with card access.

   • Safer Spaces Policy finalized.

   • Pending maintenance tasks: permanent BIPOC Base lettering, heating, routine cleaning (incl. soap dispensers).

   • Feedback form for BIPOC Base available.

3. SSW (Advocacy)

   • Feedback submitted about the new disclosure tool and website.

   • Res hall pilot program in progress.

4. BIPOC Talks (Advocacy)

   • Scheduled for Week 2 Tuesday, theme: 'Being BIPOC'.

5. Palestinian Advocacy (Advocacy)

   • Speaking at the Student Strike for Palestine.

   • Organizing an educational panel and fundraiser.

6. Racism & Bigotry Panel (Dr Karo)

   • Scheduled for early March at Burg, topic: Racism & Language.

7. Res Hall

   • Collaboration with BnG Residential Wellbeing Coordinator pending the choice of a BIPOC rep.

8. Indigenous Studies First Year Courses

   • Met with the convener/tutor for feedback on classes.

9. Queer x BIPOC Collab

   • Good turnout, planning future collaborations.

10. Office Hours

    • Wednesdays 3-4 PM, at BIPOC Base or via Zoom.

11. Indigenous Department

    • Collective meetings: odd weeks on Mondays 5:30 PM at Tjabal Centre.

Secretary Report

1. BIPOC Base

   • Safer Spaces Policy finalized.

   • Library Access Form in progress.

2. Constitution

   • Amendments in progress; amendments require a collective meeting vote.

Treasurer Report

• Stayed within the budget for O-Week.

Social Officer Report

1. First Sem Party

   • Location: Sideways (pending response), considering other locations.

   • Date: Week 7.

   • Theme: Brainstorming themes, mindful of inclusivity towards Indigenous people.

2. Chai n Chats

   • Fortnightly on Mondays at 10 AM, alternating with BIPOC Talks.

   • Planning collaborations with ANU departments.

3. Ball

   • Planning to hold a ball this year, ensuring compliance with Safe Space Policy.

Advocacy Officer Report

1. Palestinian Educational Panel

   • Organizing the panel.

2. BIPOC Talks

   • Fortnightly on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM.

3. 2023 Racism Report

   • Finalizing the report, documentary needs editing.

4. Advocacy Committee

   • Expressions of interest received, organizing the committee.

Publicity Officer Report

• Advertising openings on Social and Advocacy Committees.

• Seeking Indigenous artwork for the BIPOC Base.

Motion Regarding Officer Stipend

• Motion to allocate a $21,200.00 stipend for the BIPOC Officer for the 2024 academic year.

  • Accepted unanimously

Other Business

• Tea and Slay