The Town of Saugeen Shores is calling on residents to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, as it marks June 21st as National Indigenous Peoples Day.
The Town raised the orange ‘Every Child Matters’ flag in front of the Municipal Office this morning to continue to bring awareness of the impact of the residential school system.
“As we celebrate our indigenous neighbours, it is important to remember the suffering inflicted upon their communities as a result of colonization and at residential schools,” says Mayor Luke Charbonneau. “As a Town, we remain committed to truth and reconciliation so that Canada’s indigenous peoples can find justice and peace.”
National Indigenous Peoples Day starts 10 days of Celebrate Canada, a federal initiative to highlight the nation’s ethnic, cultural, and regional diversity. Today’s commemoration was chosen to fall on the Summer Solstice, a traditional day of celebration for many Indigenous communities.
Residents who want to learn more about Canada’s Indigenous Peoples can visit the Government of Canada’s website for more resources: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1528210353182/1580759773150
