A Toronto based diversity consultant has released a statement, in an effort to set the record straight.
The KOJO Institute, at the centre of contention surrounding the fall diversity training session for Sarnia city councillors, issued a statement to address false narratives surrounding the November session and actions that followed.
The statement said the KOJO institute did not want the training session to be "in-camera" but rather suggested it not be broadcast live so as not to negatively impact the individual learning experience, as well as protect against unauthorized duplication and broadcasts of the institute's methodologies and research.
The statement also said that the assertion that KOJO institute did not want to record the training session is categorically false.
The consultant withdrew its proposals to deliver equity consultations and training to the city and the Sarnia Police Services Board in December, after completing the initial virtual training session with city council, which it says was met with hostility and belligerence by some members. The letter of withdrawal was recently released by councillor Nathan Colquhoun via Facebook.
Earlier this month, The Social Services Network of Sarnia-Lambton wrote a letter to all members of council, concerned that equity training provided was allegedly discontinued after inappropriate behaviour was demonstrated by some council members.
The read the full statement released by the KOJO Institute click here.
