Background Content: Urban Commitments to Reconciliation
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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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