Exploring Theme: "Individual Municipal Commitments"

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...