Meeting Details

• Date: 27/4/22

• Opened: 5:10 PM

• Closed: 5:38 PM

• Attendance: Recorded on paper, no apologies noted

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. Upcoming Events

   • BIPOC X CASS Talk at BNG:

     • Non-autonomous event, open to friends.

     • Discussion on the impact of racism at ANU and strategies to combat prejudice.

   • Y2K Party:

     • Scheduled for 15th May.

     • Line-up finalized.

     • Tickets to be released on 28th April at 12 PM.

     • Outfit mood-board available on Instagram.

   • Safe Space Campaign:

     • Progress delayed due to staff leave and COVID.

     • Referred to another person in building management.

     • Will begin assessing physical spaces soon.

   • Safe Scenes Exhibition:

     • Work has started, and submissions are encouraged.

     • Gallery secured, facilities available for music and film.

     • Submissions due by 30th August.

     • Projects can be worked on at autonomous alternatives.

   • Mehendi/Henna Night:

     • Scheduled for women/non-binary students on 30th April.

Secretary Report

• Reviewing safe space policies to formulate a proposal for ANU.

Treasurer Report

• Confirmed available funds.

Social Officer Report

• Absent.

Advocacy Officer Report

• Emphasized the ongoing importance of the safe space campaign.

• Highlighted the need for conscious thought and action to maintain the safety of the space.

Other Business

• General Positive Affirmation: "Tea and slay!"

• Movie Night: Considering "Namaste Wahallah."

• Exhibition Submissions: Encouraged spreading the word.

• Posters: Will create posters with QR codes for submission links to place around Kambri.