Coalitions

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The Sustainability Coalition is a committee open to all students aimed at giving all students a place to voice their concerns about Sustainability on Campus. The UTMSU Sustainability Coordinator will attend these meetings and where possible/applicable will work with students and the UTM administration to resolve any issues raised at the coalition meeting.

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The Racialized Coalition is a committee open to all racialized students aimed at giving racialized students a space to voice their concerns, share their experiences, and raise issues affecting them on campus. The UTMSU Racialized Students Coordinator will chair these meetings and where possible/applicable will work with students, campus partners, and the UTM administration to address any issues raised at the coalition meeting. The coalition will also help shape UTMSU advocacy, events, and programming so that they reflect the needs of racialized students at UTM.

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The Food Justice Coalition is a committee open to all students aimed at fostering a safe space for critical reflection and discussion on all issues and experiences related to food insecurity and justice. The UTMSU Food Centre Coordinator will chair these meetings and, where possible, will work with students, UTMSU staff and execs, and campus partners to communicate and address issues raised at said meetings.

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The International Students Coalition is a committee open to all international students, aimed at giving international students a space to voice their concerns, share their experiences, and raise issues affecting them on campus. The UTMSU International Student Coordinator will chair these meetings and, where possible/applicable, will work with students, UTMSU staff and executives, campus partners, and the UTM administration to communicate and address any issues raised at the coalition meeting, including those related to tuition and fees, immigration and work permits, housing, health coverage, and the transition to life in Canada. The coalition will also help shape UTMSU advocacy, events, and programming so that they reflect the needs of international students at UTM.

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The Disability Justice Coalition is a committee open to students with disabilities and students interested in disability justice, aimed at providing a safe and inclusive space for students to share their experiences, voice concerns, and raise issues related to accessibility and disability on campus. The UTMSU Here to Help Coordinator will chair these meetings and where possible/applicable, work with students, UTMSU staff and executives, campus partners, and the UTM administration to communicate and address accessibility concerns and barriers raised by students. This coalition will also support the development of UTMSU advocacy, initiatives, events, and resources that promote accessibility, inclusion, and disability justice at UTM.

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The Queer and Trans Working Group Coalition is a committee open to all Queer, Trans, Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming students. The Coalition's mandate is to create intentional, accountable and community centered space in which students may:

1. Discuss and analyze the findings of the UTMSU Queer and Trans Student Needs Assessment
2. Engage in results of consultations stemming from assessment
3. Contribute personal experiences, priorities and recommendations
4. Identify systemic, cultural and systemic improvements to Queer and Trans student life across campus
5. Contribute ideas to QT Social Club gatherings

The UTMSU Queer and Trans Student Coordinator will chair these meetings, including an agenda prior to meetings. The chair will also minute each meeting to provide transparency for students to access. The chair will also take matters discussed to UTMSU staff and executives, campus partners and UTM administration to advocate for concerns raised in coalition meetings.

The Coalition shall serve as an advisory and advocacy body influencing, shaping and strengthening UTMSU’s Queer and Trans initiatives. The Coalition may propose amendments, improvements or new directions for these initiatives to ensure they remain responsive to community needs.

Furthermore, the Coalition is mandated to collaborate with the Scarborough Campus Student’s Union (SCSU) and the University of Toronto Students’ Union (UTSU) to advance Tri-Campus advocacy, coordination and collective action on Queer and Trans student issues.

This coalition will work to support the development of UTMSU advocacy and commitment to inclusion.

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The Club’s Coalition is a space where collaboration and co-creation happens. The purpose of this coalition is to provide a space where there can be collaboration between clubs and between clubs and the UTMSU. Club executives attend to explore collaboration between each other, as well as to provide input on the initiatives and events that the UTMSU is doing. The Club’s Coalition is also the space where clubs can share their concerns and the areas where they need support from the UTMSU and where solutions can be created together.

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The Multi-Faith Coalition aims to bring together religious and faith-based student groups at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) to identify shared concerns, advocate for religious accommodation, and ensure that students of all faiths can fully participate in campus life. The Coalition will work collaboratively with the University of Toronto Mississauga Students' Union (UTMSU), university administration, and relevant campus stakeholders to address issues including, but not limited to:

1. Prayer, Worship, and Reflection Spaces: Advocate for accessible, adequate, and appropriately maintained spaces for prayer, worship, and religious observance on campus.
2. Food Accessibility and Dietary Accommodations: Advocate for affordable and accessible food options that accommodate religious dietary requirements, including halal, kosher, vegetarian, and other faith-based needs.
3. Religious Accommodations: Address barriers related to religious holidays, examinations, class schedules, attendance policies, and other academic obligations.
4. Religious Discrimination and Campus Safety: Address concerns surrounding Islamophobia, antisemitism, and other forms of religious discrimination, while advocating for a safe and welcoming campus environment.
5. Religious Inclusion and Representation: Ensure that faith-based student groups have meaningful opportunities to participate in university decision-making processes and raise concerns affecting their communities.

The Coalition's overarching goal is to ensure that religious students do not face unnecessary barriers to practising their faith, accessing campus resources, or participating fully in university life, while strengthening solidarity and cooperation among diverse faith communities.