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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes <br /> October 18, 2017—Draft Minutes <br /> Page 8of10 <br /> Councilmember Peterson expressed strong support for the program. <br /> An unidentified member of the public (2:21) asked whether members of the HRIEC could attend <br /> the training workshops without having to engage in all of subsequent homework. Ms. Olson <br /> responded that it is possible, but it might be frustrating and difficult for the participant not to <br /> work through all the information he/she is being presented. <br /> Commissioner Manke noted perhaps participants get more out of the GARE training the longer <br /> they are in it. <br /> Ms. Olson stated after four months of this GARE training at a previous job, they struggled with <br /> how to share that information with other employees, because there was so much information. <br /> Chair Holub asked whether someone would like to participate in the GARE training. <br /> Commissioner Djevi expressed an interest in participating, though admitted it would be <br /> challenging to take that much time away from work. <br /> Ms. Olson offered to research the Elected and Appointed Officials track to GARE to see if that <br /> might present a better option for Commission members, due to its significant time commitment. <br /> L Review of Annual City Proclamations <br /> Ms. Olson noted that this week she received notification of the proclamation of National Native <br /> American Heritage month. <br /> Chair Holub commented that a couple months ago, a resident raised questions about why the <br /> City does proclamations. She suggested there are two tracks that HRIEC can take in <br /> approaching a discussion about this issue. First, what is the philosophy behind proclamations in <br /> general. Second, what should HRIEC do about this proclamation (National Native American <br /> Heritage month) in particular. <br /> Commissioner Groff suggested it be added to the City's list along with the other proclamations, <br /> and that at a later time HRIEC can have a more in-depth conversation about the rationale behind <br /> proclamations in general. The Commissioners agreed. <br /> Ms. Olson asked whether she should include this proclamation on the City Council's next <br /> meeting agenda. Chair Holub responded that it can be included on the agenda, but that HRIEC <br /> would take no position on it, until the in-depth discussion is held at a future meeting. <br /> Other New Business or Reports <br /> a. City Engagement Efforts <br />