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September 29, 2024
4 Tips to Push for Action on Reconciliation in Your City
Women Transforming Cities: September 30th is Orange Shirt Day, or the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a day to honour the children who never returned home, residential school survivors, their families, and communities. One of the ways we can honour survivors is to push for the completion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s...
July 6, 2023
City of Humboldt committed to reconciliation all-year round
NationTalk: NortheastNow – Just because June (National Indigenous History Month) is over, doesn’t mean the City of Humboldt isn’t focused on reconciliation. Back in January, the city and Heritage Saskatchewan, along with their partners, the Office of the Treaty Commissioner and the Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan, launched a pilot project in Humboldt titled “Relationship...
June 19, 2023
Meet Vancouver’s first senior director of Indigenous relations
In her career, Michelle Bryant-Gravelle has worked tirelessly to advocate for inclusion CBC News: A self-proclaimed envelope-pusher, Michelle Bryant-Gravelle says she is driven by her desire for change and representation. Bryant-Gravelle says she has spent her entire career working to create inclusion in spaces where Indigenous people have typically been excluded — and hopes to continue doing so as...
April 24, 2023
New Indigenous police liaison says she hopes to ‘build bridges,’ expand role in Hamilton
Stacey Hill’s appointment comes after 2022 assault of Indigenous man by HPS officer CBC News: Members of the urban Indigenous community in Hamilton are welcoming the city’s first Indigenous Hamilton Police Service (HPS) liaison — a role some are hopeful will help build trust and reduce violent interactions with police. A ceremony to mark the start of the role was held Friday at Pier...
April 12, 2023
First Nations-Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI)
What is CEDI? Many municipalities and First Nations want to collaborate as neighbours, but they don’t always know where to begin. The Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI), implemented in partnership by the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (Cando) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), aims to improve the economic prosperity of...
April 12, 2023
New Economic Development Partnership Between Saugeen Shores and Saugeen First Nation
Cover page logo from CEDI Collaboration Guide The Town of Saugeen Shores has committed to entering into a First Nation – Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative with Saugeen First Nation. A resolution was passed by council Tuesday. A staff report says the goal is to improve the economic prosperity of participating communities through economic development...
January 4, 2023
Midland and Penetanguishene commit to strengthening relationships with First Nations, Métis communities
Recent steps made by both town councils have Indigenous and Métis residents hopeful NationTalk: Simcoe.com Patricia Monague is hopeful. Hopeful that one day all those who reside in north Simcoe, including the First Nations and Métis communities, will feel like they belong. Monague’s hope grew Nov. 16, when she participated in Midland’s inaugural council meeting....
December 6, 2022
Historic partnership hopes to provide better support services for Indigenous families in Calgary
NationTalk: Calgary: In late October, Closer to Home Community Services and Siksika Nation signed a historic agreement — a first-of-its-kind memorandum of understanding that both groups hope provides better support services for Indigenous families in Calgary. “We are excited and humbled to be partners in this journey,” said Karen Olivier, chief executive officer of Closer to Home, in a...
November 18, 2022
Alderville First Nation chief thanks Brighton mayor for ‘building bridges with us’
Dave Mowat, neighbouring mayors offer congratulations to Brighton’s new council As municipal council members across Northumberland County were sworn into their roles in recent ceremonies, Alderville First Nation Chief Dave Mowat was in Brighton Nov. 15. The chief made the point of attending the Municipality of Brighton Council’s inaugural meeting at King Edward Park Community...
November 10, 2022
Mayor of Toronto apologizes to the Métis People for role in Northwest Resistance of 1885
On August 19, 2022, Mayor John Tory offered an apology to the Métis people on behalf of the City of Toronto for its role in contributing to the militarized action against Métis people during the Northwest Resistance of 1885, in what is now Saskatchewan. NationTalk: Read the apology: Tansi, The City of Toronto is committed...
October 20, 2022
Vancouver’s UNDRIP Strategy with First Nations first of its kind in Canada
Vancouver city council is days away from voting on an historic document involving the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations that aims to create a pathway to implement a long list of recommendations to address the city’s colonial past and recognize rights and title of Indigenous peoples. The document — the first of its kind for...
October 19, 2022
Vancouver task force on Indigenous rights releases report for City Council
APTN National News: The Squamish Nation victory song rang out in Vancouver as chiefs, leaders from the community and representatives from city hall gathered to celebrate a report by a joint task force on how to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in B.C.’s largest city. The task force...
July 6, 2022
Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland working to improve health care for First Nation, Métis and Inuit people
Simcoe.com: Improvements are being promised when it comes to the quality of health care available to the local Indigenous community. Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) has entered into a formal relationship with the Indigenous Health Circle, through the Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC), to identify gaps in local health services and establish measurable goals to improve services...
April 7, 2022
Thorold: Road to Reconciliation – City supports Indigenous healing garden
ThoroldToday: Thorold City Council has thrown its support behind a proposed Indigenous medicine wheel healing garden in Mel Swart Lake Gibson Conservation Park. A delegation of the One Thorold Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Committee was on hand at Tuesday’s city council meeting to present the project to council members. One Thorold is a partnership of community organizations, businesses,...
March 23, 2022
Toronto Reconciliation Action Plan
City of Toronto: Launch of the first Reconciliation Action Plan…that will guide the City’s actions from 2022 to 2032 to advance truth, justice and reconciliation. The Reconciliation Action Plan builds on the City’s existing commitments to Indigenous Peoples through 28 meaningful actions across five themes: actions to restore truth, actions to right relations and share power, ...
December 8, 2021
Lacombe, AB
The City of Lacombe held a Treaty 6 Land Recognition Ceremony to commemorate a piece of artwork that will be displayed outside of Council Chambers. After consulting with Elder Roy Louis of Maskwacis, Artist Byron Samson, whose Cree name is Mistikonapew, was commissioned by the City to create an artwork recognizing the significance of Treaty...
July 21, 2021
Mission, BC
An agreement signed today by the Province, Leq’á:mel, Matsqui and Sumas First Nations and the City of Mission will return traditional lands to the First Nations and establish new public parklands and recreation areas. An agreement signed today by the Province, Leq’á:mel, Matsqui and Sumas First Nations and the City of Mission will return traditional...
July 20, 2021
Saskatoon, SK
CBC – At a meeting of the governance and priorities committee on Monday, councillors voted unanimously in favour of administration writing a report on how UNDRIP could be implemented at a local level, and what potential financial and other effects might come with it being enacted....
April 7, 2021
Timmins, ON
TimminsToday – At the Timmins council meeting Tuesday, the Indigenous Engagement Framework was approved. The draft framework was approved in 2019. The framework has three themes: addressing humanitarian needs, delivering on the calls to action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and re-engaging economic alliances....
December 12, 2020
Montréal, QC
$100K in funding to support Résilience Montréal for its operations and are providing all the necessary support and assistance to carry through with the relocation project of this resource in the Cabot Square area. The Résilience Montréal drop-in centre was inaugurated on November 14, 2019, in space rented near Cabot Square. It provides homeless and...
August 19, 2020
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario – are taking a meaningful step towards reconciliation Ontario with the signing of a Declaration of Mutual Commitment and Friendship: Improving the Quality of Life of Indigenous People across Ontario’s Municipalities. The agreement is designed to help municipal governments and Friendship Centres...
August 12, 2020
Regina, SK
Reconciliation Regina, in partnership with the City of Regina, has released its 2020 – 2021 Community Action Plan. The Plan is based on four significant values – relationships, respect, opportunities and accountability. In each of these values the Plan will track progress to report back to the community and have actions and deliverables that are...
June 15, 2020
Montréal, QC
Release of “Summary Report: Public Consultation on systemic Racism and Discrimination within the Jurisdiction of the City of Montréal” by the Office de consultation publique de Montréal. The goal of the consultation was not to verify the alleged facts, but rather to draw a portrait of the current state of affairs, to highlight the solutions...
March 26, 2019
Richmond Hill, ON
Councillors voted unanimously to adopt a motion that directs staff to create a course to provide education and training on the history of Indigenous peoples to employees of Richmond Hill, replacing a motion that proposed to begin council meetings with a land acknowledgement statement. Richmond Hill residents slam decision on Indigenous land acknowledgement. (Richmond Hill...
March 20, 2019
Kenora, ON
Ahze-mino- gahbewewin — Reconciliation Kenora has partnered with Ne-Chee Friendship Centre to hold a two-day strategic planning workshop meant to gather insights from residents about the best way to work together for reconciliation in the city. The organization is seeking people, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to speak to their experiences to help inform its next...
February 20, 2019
Quesnel, BC
Quesnel City Council has agreed to return the land at Ceal Tingley Park to Lhtako Dene Nation for the proposed 18,000 square foot Lhtako Dene Indigenous Cultural Centre project. This site, at the confluence of the Fraser and Quesnel rivers is significant to the Lhtako Dene as the site of a major settlement. This site...
October 4, 2018
Halifax, NS
The municipality is committed to the recommendations outlined in the report put forth by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) and to working with the community to address issues that impact access to municipal services. As part of this commitment, the Halifax Regional Municipality has partnered with The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack...
September 5, 2018
Toronto, ON
The City of Toronto today began the first in a series of consultations that will inform and guide the creation of an Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ICIE). The purpose of the ICIE is to provide a space and support for Indigenous entrepreneurs looking to build businesses, social enterprises, not-for-profits, collectives or co-operatives by...
July 27, 2018
Niagara Region
Every Niagara Regional Council meeting will now begin with a special acknowledgment: “We begin this meeting by acknowledging the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is...
July 26, 2018
Halifax, NS
The Halifax Regional Municipality announced the members of the newly formed Special Advisory Committee on the Commemoration of Edward Cornwallis and Commemoration of Indigenous History. The advisory committee’s focus over the coming months will be to identify a path forward that better recognizes Indigenous history, particularly of the Mi’kmaq, as it pertains to lands now...
May 14, 2018
Lethbridge, AB
For the first time the City of Lethbridge “acknowledges that we are gathered on the lands of the Blackfoot people of the Canadian plains….And pays respect to the Blackfoot people past, present and future, while recognizing and respecting their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship to the land. “The City of Lethbridge is also home to...
September 1, 2017
Québec City, QC
KWE! – Meet with Indigenous Peoples – An annual event to learn more about the 11 Indigenous Nations in Quebec through events such as workshops on traditional knowledge, tastings of culinary specialities, discussions to learn more about issues affecting Indigenous communities, and much more....
August 28, 2017
Montréal, QC
The city council of the Ville de Montréal unanimously endorsed the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. There are plans to use the declaration as a guideline to further develop its reconciliation strategy....
June 22, 2017
Toronto, ON
Commemorating Canada’s 22nd National Aboriginal Day, the City of Toronto saw the permanent installation of Indigenous flags at Nathan Phillips Square to honour the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, Six Nations, Huron-Wendat, Métis, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. City to spend some $520K to open Indigenous Affairs Office attacged to the City Managers office...
March 23, 2017
Chibougamau, Joliette, La Tuque, Maniwaki, Montréal, Roberval, Senneterre, Sept-Îles and Val-d’Or
Representatives from nine cities and their nine Native Friendship Centres signed the Mutual Commitment to Improve the Living Conditions of Urban Aboriginal People and set up a Joint Committee to solidify dialogue and support direct actions....
December 8, 2015
Halifax, NS
Introduction of a Motion for Council to Consider a Statement of Reconciliation to support the municipality’s work with Mi’kmaq and Urban Indigenous communities. As the Office of Diversity & Inclusion develops a work plan, which includes a focussed consultation with aboriginal people, this motion is to provide a mandate and direction to support the BCMC...
June 1, 2015
Saskatoon, SK
City Council proclaimed 2015–16 the Year of Reconciliation...
July 13, 2005
Edmonton, AB
“How can the City of Edmonton best support and build strong relationships with Indigenous Peoples in Edmonton?” The answer to that question inforrned the development of the “City of Edmonton Indigenous Framework.” The three main elements of the Framework: Guiding Principles: Relationships, Agreements, Celebrations, Renewal Four Rules: Listener, Connector, Advocate, Partner Seven commitments: are meant...
July 5, 2005
Toronto, ON
The City adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as part of the City’s year-long proclamation on Truth and Reconciliation 2013 – 2014...