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Ephemera, 2013-2015

File consists of a program for the Celebration of the Remarkable Life of Nelson Mandela held at the University of Toronto, a program for George Brown's 2015 Student Awards Ceremony and Reception, 2 copies of the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarian's Memorial Service 2014 DVD, a flyer for a Mother's Day Celebration in Mississauga that Augustine participated in, and flyers for African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia.

Publications about Augustine

File consists of magazines, newspapers, and newspaper articles that Augustine subscribed to, some of which document her own achievements.

Memorabilia, 2007-2008

File consists of personal items, invitations to events, photos from Black History Month 2007, a letter from York Regional Police congratulating Augustine on being awarded the Trailblazer Award by the Black Business and Professional Association, a letter from the Ministry of Citizenship congratulating Augustine on the Chair of Education in her name, and congratulatory letters on being appointed the first Fairness Commissioner for Ontario

Miscellaneous Memorabilia

File consists of various event flyers, a drawing of Augustine, a presentation on the Proposal to Nominate Anthony Williams for the Nobel Prize in Physics, professional portraits taken of Augustine for the Cabinet, business plan for Lite it Up Candles and Art, and a program for the Caribbean American Heritage Awards Gala.

Office of the Fairness Commissioner Publications

File consists of publications from the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, including the 2014 Annual Report and information sheets regarding the challenges that internationally educated professionals face, as well as other publications from researchers regarding human resources, equity, and skills development.

Chinese Canadian Publications

File consists of pamphlets and a chronology of Chinese Canadian History published by the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre and the Chinese Canadian Heritage Fund, respectfully.

CLEAR 2008 Annual Conference

File consists of documents, programs, agendas, correspondence and presentation slides for the conference held in Anchorage, Alaska during which Augustine participated as the keynote speaker.

Collaborations with organizations in Etobicoke

File consists of documents pertaining to the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women's Empowerment, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the Women Moving Forward program at the Jane/Finch Community Centre, the Universal Peace Federation World Summit 2014, the Black Business & Professional Association, as well as promotional flyers for cultural events that Augustine attended or spoke at.

Sickle Cell Awareness

File consists of material pertaining to Augustine's involvement in raising awareness of sickle cell disease, including a speech Augustine gave at the 4th Annual World Sickle Cell Day Conference, publications by the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario, correspondence with event organizers, and a press release introducing the Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Care Ontario Act.

Black Leadership Health Initiative

File consists of material pertaining to the Black Leadership Health Summit at which Augustine presented the keynote speech focused on the necessity of the Ontario Black Health Network.

Skills for Change

File consists of publications, correspondence, and event briefings for Skills for Change's New Pioneers Awards 2012, of which Augustine was a patron.

Caribbean Tales

File consists of a copy of the profiles of the Board of Directors for Caribbean Tales, of which Augustine was a member.

Stephen Lewis Foundation

File consists of meeting minutes, policy documents, and correspondence relating to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, of which Augustine served on the Board of Directors.

Diaspora Grenada Strategic Meeting

File consists of material for the Focus on Fathers program, a proposed project at Catholic Community Services of York Regions, copies of addresses from various conferences, and an agenda from the Diaspora Strategic Meeting.

Regional African Diaspora Conference

File consists of email correspondence leading up to the conference, a schedule of its proceedings, flight and room arrangements to New York City, and backgrounders given to Augustine during the conference.

Ontario Bicentenary Commemorative Committee - July 4, 2007 Meeting

File consists of various magazines and publications pertaining to African Canadian heritage, a draft of a paper entitled "Does Slavery Exist in Canada Today?", an invitation from the Institute of Caribbean Studies in DC to become a member of the Honorary Gala Committee, documents for the Bicentenary, lists of proposals Augustine ranked from high to low priority, and a document labelled "Global Approaches to Foreign Credential Recognition."

Ontario Bicentenary Commemorative Committee - June 11, 2007 Meeting

File consists of background documents for the opening of the Ontario Bicentenary Centre to commemorate the Act to Abolish the Slave Trade, documents pertaining to Augustine's role as Chair of the Ontario Bicentenary Commemorative Committee on the Abolition of the Slave Trade, and meeting notes to conduct a project with the Christian Churches.

Ontario Bicentenary Commemorative Committee - May 25, 2007 Meeting

File consists of documents for the May 25, 2007 meeting, including agenda, minutes from the April 27th meeting, Augustine's notes and speaking points, proposal for a multi-media installation, Conflict of Interest guidelines, MPP contact list, Project Updates, Roots of Freedom Grant Review, and Expense Claim forms

Ontario Bicentenary Commemorative Committee - March 9, 2007

File consists of documents pertaining to the planning and implementation of initiatives to commemorate the Bicentenary, including a program to fund community-based projects inspired by the Bicentenary, a conference in partnership with local educational institutions, and creating an exhibit.

National Society of Black Engineers

File consists of flyers, mail, and magazines from NSBE; correspondence regarding travel arrangements to New York; nominations for Ontario's Greatest Female Premier; list of George Brown College Finalists for the Jean Augustine Scholarship; a copy of the Political Activity Rights for Ontario Public Servants, Bill 124; Student Success: a copy of "The Identification of Strategies used by Black Caribbean Youth to Achieve Academic Success"; personal and professional correspondence; articles and newspapers; records for the Ontario Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade.

Cotillion Ball

File consists of programs and speaking notes for the 2005 and 2006 Cotillion Ball.

Caribana 2006

File consists of correspondence and promotional material for the 2006 Caribana Festival and the establishment of an endowment fund to support the Rita Cox Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection.

Caribana 2005

File consists of email correspondence with the Chair and Board of CCC-Caribana about controversy surrounding harassment, financial discrepancies and eventual resignation of one of its members as well as information on the Downsview project which sought to bring social and economic development to visible minority groups in the GTA through the Caribana Village & Museum initiative.

Program Proposal for the West Indian Community

File consists of a program proposal to appoint a teacher/liaison to bridge the gap between schools and the West Indian community and a copy of the article "Monitoring: Relaxing About the Present…So We Can Get On With the Future!"

Schedule: June 2015

File consists of publications from local organizations and events, a letter thanking Augustine for her speech given at Ryerson University's Convocation, and a draft of the Collected Writings of Fred Landon, for which Augustine intended to provide a dedication.

Schedule: March 2015

File consists of correspondence pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably the Centennial College Student Awards Night where Augustine presented the Jean Augustine Entrepreneur Scholarship.

Schedule February 2015

File consists of correspondence, speaking notes, and invitations pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, notable events include: the West Park Foundation's Gala, the Kingsway Women's Club, and the Toronto District School Board's African Heritage Month Symposium.

Schedule: January 2015

File consists of correspondence and event invitations pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner. The file also consists of a copy of a letter of recommendation written by Augustine in support of Dr. Janet Haynes for an assistant professor position at the University of Regina.

Schedule: December 2014

File consists of invitations, correspondence, and travel documents pertaining to the various engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, notable events include: the Vancouver Foundation conference, a meeting with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, and the 9th Annual Human Rights Day Celebration.

Schedule: November 2014

File consists of correspondence, invitations, event backgrounders and flyers sent to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, notable events include: the 6th Annual Tribute Dinner in support of Canadian Military Families, the Black Experience Project Meet and Greet, the Bryden Alumni Awards at York University, and the Transforming Access Forum at which Augustine was a speaker.

Schedule: October 2014

File consists correspondence and invitations pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, notable topics include: the launch of a Certificate in Caribbean Studies at Ryerson University and a fundraising reception in support of the Canadian Arab Institute.

Schedule: September 2014

File consists of correspondence, invoices, and invitations pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notable of which includes a letter from Queen Sylvia of the Buganda Kingdom commending Augustine for her work through the Your Women's Empowerment Centre.

Schedule: August 2014

File consists of correspondence and event invitations sent to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, mostly pertaining to the Scarborough Afro-Caribbean Festival.

Schedule: July 2014

File consists of correspondence and event invitations pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, notable events include: the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Annual Gala, the National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada. File also consists of

Schedule: June 2014

File consists of briefing notes, correspondence, speaking notes, flyers, pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notable events include: MicroSkills AGM, the Diversity Expo at which Augustine received the Harmony Award, and the Black Canadian Awards.

Schedule: May 2014

File consists of correspondence, flyers and briefing notes pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notable events include: the OFC Consultative Committee Meeting and the MicroSkills 17th Annual Awards Celebration.

Schedule: April 2014

File consists of correspondence, event invitations, and pamphlets pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably the Citizens Foundation Canada 9th Annual Gala and Fundraiser.

Schedule: March 2014

File consists of correspondence, pamphlets, flyers and briefing notes pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably: International Women's Week, the YMCA Women of Distinction Awards, and the 19th Annual Meeting of Human Rights and Race Relations Centre.

Schedule: February 2014

File consists of correspondence, notes, pamphlets, and flyers pertaining to the engagements and operations of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably: the OFC's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for 2012-2014, a Project Charter for the year's Strategic Planning, and the 2014-2017 Business Plan.

Schedule: January 2014

File consists of travel documents, correspondence, publications, and invitations pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably: Black History Month celebrations, the Intercultural Dialogue Institute, and the Jean Augustine Legacy Award.

Schedule: December 2013

File consists of the CV of Augustine's colleague, Dr. Karolyn Smardz Frost, correspondence regarding the first formal meeting of Fairness Commissioners, various event flyers and pamphlets.

Schedule: November 2013

File consists of correspondence, briefing notes, speeches, and event invitations pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably: Augustine's Address to the Graduates of OISE , New College and Woodsworth College during their convocation, the Annual Retreat of the Black Female Lawyers Network, the Canadian African Caribbean Honours, CASSIS Conference, and HIPPY Canada National Conference.

Schedule: October 2013

File consists of briefing notes, speeches, travel itineraries and event invitations pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably: African and Caribbean Philanthropy Conference, the Canadian Arab Institute Inaugural Gala, and the ASALH Convention.

Schedule: September 2013

File consists of correspondence, briefing notes, event invitations, and speeches pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably: the Elspeth Heyworth Centre AGM, the Unity in Diversity Gala, and the International Metropolis Conference.

Schedule: August 2013

File consists of correspondence and event invitations pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably the Afrocaribe Magazine Launch.

Schedule: July 2013

File consists of correspondence pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably the release of the OHRC's policy to of "removing the 'Canadian Experience' barrier", and the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Gala.

Schedule: June 2013

File consists of correspondence pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably the Celebration of Her Majesty's Coronation Anniversary, the Canadian Ethnic Media Awards, and International Women's Day.

Schedule: May 2013

File consists of correspondence pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably the AGM of the UN Association in Canada, and the African Diaspora Summit.

Schedule: April 2013

File consists of briefing notes and correspondence pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Symposium.

Schedule: February 2013

File consists of correspondence, event invitations, most prominently the swearing in ceremony of Kathleen Wynne as Premier of Ontario.

Schedule: January 2013

File consists of material pertaining to the launch of the OFC Report "A Fair Way to Go: Access to Ontario's Regulated Professions and the Need to Embrace Newcomers in the Global Economy."

Executive Assistant Files

File consists of documents held by the administrative assistant of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, includes publications, correspondence, business cards, travel documents, and flyers, the most notable of which pertain to the Governor General's Women's Conference held by the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean.

Schedule: December 2012

File consists of correspondence and event invitations pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably the Africentric Alternative School's 3rd Annual Gala Dinner and Awards.

Schedule: November 2012

File consists of correspondence, invitations, event backgrounders, speeches, and travel documentation pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, notable events include: University of Manitoba Strangers in New Homelands Conference, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Symposium, the 4th Annual Black Students Conference at Ryerson University, and meeting notes with the Youth Transformative Committee.

Schedule: October 2012

File consists of correspondence, briefing notes, speeches and event invitations pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notable events include: the Etobicoke Canadian Federation of University Women, the Canadian Council of Muslim Women's 30th Anniversary Celebration, and the Dialogue on Human Rights in Ontario.

Schedule: September 2012

File consists of correspondence, travel documents, and briefing notes for the Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Job Opportunity Information Network, the Ottawa Women's Canadian Club, and the Big Picture Communications Project.

Schedule: August 2012

File consists of briefing notes, speaking notes, and meeting notes for: a meeting with President and Vice Chancellor of Ryerson University, Sheldon Levy; an appearance on the Africa Channel; and a meeting with Professor Arthur Sweetman of McMaster University.

Schedule: July 2012

File consists of briefing notes for a meeting with Professor Margaret Walton-Roberts of Laurier University, a meeting with Alan Middleton the Executive Director of the Schulich Executive Education Centre, and a meeting with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers.

Schedule: July 2012

File consists of event invitations and correspondence pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, such as an invitation to be a special guest at the KAISO365 Calypso Monarch Competition.

Schedule: June 2012

File consists of a briefing notes for a meeting with the Ontario Teachers' Unions, the Intergovernmental Deputies Committee, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, and the Toronto Sun Editorial Board.

Schedule: June 2012

File consists of correspondence, event invitations, flyers, and speaking notes pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notable events include: the Diamond Jubilee Gala celebration of Her Majesty The Queen's life of service, the Canadian Ethnic Media Association, and the Centennial College Convocation.

Schedule: May 2012

File consists of publications and correspondence sent to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, pertaining to an interview with The Continental Who's Who and donations for the Jean Augustine Chair in Education in the New Urban Environment.

Schedule: May 2012

File consists of event invitations and correspondence pertaining to engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably the United Achievers Community Services First Annual Professional Women's Luncheon.

Schedule: April 2012

File consists of event invitations and correspondence pertaining to engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably Ethic Centre Canada's Luncheon Speaker Series.

Schedule: March 2012

File consists of correspondence pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably Augustine's reappointment.

Schedule: February 2012

File consists of event briefings and correspondence pertaining to the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably Black History Month at Brock University.

Correspondence - 2011 Summer and Fall Events

File consists of correspondence pertaining to the organization and planning of: the Congress of Black Women's 25th Anniversary Brunch, a fundraiser for the Christ the Reconciler Youth Centre and Building Fund in Cape Town, Africa, and York University's 2011 Convocation.

Schedule: May 2011

File consists of a ticket and program for Maya Angelou at Roy Thompson Hall and a program for the Amazing Aces Gala.

Schedule: April 2011

File consists of daily planner, correspondence, travel itineraries, and briefing notes for the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably: a meeting with Chris Bentley of the Ministry of the Attorney General and a talk Augustine gave at Indiana University.

Schedule: March 2011

File consists of correspondence, briefing notes and travel itinerary pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably the Metropolis 2011 workshop and the National Black Coalition of Canada Edmonton Chapter Awards Banquet.

Schedule: February 2011

File consists of briefing notes, correspondence, and a speech for the First Provincial Forum on the Question of Francophone Immigration in Ontario.

Schedule: January 2011

File consists of correspondence pertaining to Grenada's 37th Anniversary of Independence Gala and International Women's Day.

Schedule: December 2010

File consists of daily planners, event invitations and correspondence pertaining to the engagements of the Office of the Fairness Commissioner, most notably the Congress of Black Women of Canada Mississauga Chapter 25th anniversary banquet.

Schedule: November 2010

File consists of programs, event briefings, and speeches, most prominently for International Students: The New Skilled Migrants Symposium.

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