At the Council Meeting on September 27, 2022, Council proclaimed September 30, 2022 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the Town of Mono. The following is the proclamation from the meeting:
WHEREAS, September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, when we recognize the ongoing trauma caused by residential and day schools, and remember those who never returned home, survivors and their families. It is also an opportunity to commit to the process of truth, reconciliation and justice with First Nations, Inuit and Métis;
AND WHEREAS, this holiday was proposed in 2015 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which under Action 80 called upon the federal government, in collaboration with Indigenous peoples, to establish a statutory holiday “to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process”;
AND WHEREAS, reconciliation is the responsibility of every Canadian. It means acknowledging the past and ensuring history never repeats itself by respecting Indigenous treaties and rights and letting go of negative perceptions and stereotypes to work towards solidarity.
NOW THEREFORE I, Deputy Mayor Fred Nix, on behalf of Council, do hereby proclaim September 30, 2022 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the Town of Mono.
Watch the Recording of the Proclamation