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Cheryl Blondell-King

Co-Chair

Esther Nkoli Enyolu

Co-Chair

Haily MacDonald

Masa Sone

Marcel Atunwa

Nithin Liviero

Samuel Njeng

Aria Kamal

Denise Baldwin

Our Mandate

The Barrie Anti-Racism Task Force is the bridge to promote a stronger, more positive understanding and representation of the city’s racialized peoples.

This will be done through actively working with, and holding accountable, police services, educational systems, health services, community groups, associations, municipal organizations, social services, businesses, labour, and government.

Our History

The Barrie Anti-Racism Task Force was created in June, 2020.
Barrie City Hall approved creation of the task force in a motion sponsored by the Barrie Police Service.
Dozens of applications were received from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds. An independent panel, actively engaged in cultural and anti-racism efforts outside the Barrie area, reviewed the applications to determine the final composition of the task force.
Seven individuals were chosen to work actively with community partners and other groups, to facilitate a stronger understanding of the needs of Barrie’s racialized populations.

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Cheryl Blondell-King

Cheryl Blondell-King has been involved in many volunteer organizations that deal with human rights, equity, and inclusion. She was a commissioner on the Ontario Human Rights Commission for a number of years, and most recently sat on the Tropicana Community Services board. She is a champion of fairness and respect and enjoys giving back to her community.

Masa Sone

Masa Sone grew up in French Canada and completed her education in Toronto, settling in Barrie in 1977. Through years of working and raising a family here, she has witnessed a population growth from around 35,000 to over 135,000 people. As a result, Barrie is now home to many of varied ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. She strongly believes in making all feel safe in Barrie and encouraging them to live productive lives.

Marcel Atunwa

Marcel is an economist committed to cultivating equitable and socially beneficial societies for all. In his current role as the Senior Policy Advisor to the Honorable Charmaine Williams, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, Marcel focuses on shaping policies that enhance the social and economic landscape for women in Ontario.
Simultaneously, he holds the position of Vice President of Memberships at the Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals—an organization devoted to bridging the gap between corporations and the black community. Through innovative programs, the association aims to foster economic growth and educational opportunities for its members.
In his capacity as a member of the Anti-Racism Task Force of Barrie, Marcel is dedicated to providing robust support, leveraging his expertise in policy, community engagement, and a renewed sense of enthusiasm. His commitment extends to ensuring the technical aspects of the Barrie ecosystem are conducive to the inclusivity of all its residents.

Nithin Liviero

Nithin Liviero, an IT professional and seafood trader, is deeply involved with Barrie's South Indian community and anti-racism efforts. As an executive in various organizations and with nonprofit experience, he champions diversity and inclusion, leveraging his multifaceted expertise to foster community awareness and combat racism.

Samuel Njeng

I'm a 42-year-old Canadian born in Africa, Cameroon to be exact. I am married with 2 children. I have studied in Cameroon, France, and Canada. I am an Ontario Certified Teacher and I hold a master’s degree in education, Option: Leadership, Assessment, Curriculum and Educational Policy from the University of Ottawa. I am also certified in Corporate Finance by HEC Paris and have a master’s degree in business studies, Option: Finance and Accounting, from ESSEC, University of Douala. Since 2022, I've been involved in my school's fight against all forms of discrimination and violence in the school environment, with the support of my school board and organizations such as Copa National and Brave Education Inc. Today, I'm pleased and honored to be part of Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall's Anti-Racism Task Force.

Aria Kamal

Aria Kamal has called Barrie her home for nineteen years. As the daughter of Afghan immigrants, Aria is actively involved in advancing women’s rights within her community. She is an alumni of Lakehead University’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law and one of the recipients of the Royal Society of Canada’s Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize. Prior to attending law school, Aria obtained an Honours Bachelors degree in Law and Society from York University. She has a great passion for social justice, human rights and family law.

Denise Baldwin

Denise Baldwin is a registered band member from the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. Denise is from the Turtle Clan and a 5th generation Black “Canadian” via the underground railroad. Denise Baldwin identifies as a Black-Anishinaabe person. Denise was born, raised and currently resides within the City of Barrie. Denise has over twenty years of experience working on the front lines in prevention, supervision, mentorship, and community service for vulnerable populations, specifically Indigenous people affected by the war on drugs. Denise is dedicated to community building and providing services to diverse communities, both socioeconomically and culturally. Denise is currently attending George Brown College, as well as working part time for the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. Denise is also the lead administrator and a co-founder of the Indigenous Harm Reduction Network.