Our land acknowledgement is a formal statement that recognizes the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their traditional territories. This is our first step to bring attention and show respect to the Indigenous peoples who first lived, and currently live, on the land where we live and work.

The following acknowledgement is read at every Council and Council appointed committee meeting:

In response to the calls to action outlined in the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, we worked with a consultancy to develop a Reconciliation and Engagement Plan.

We aim to have this plan in place to engage, recognize and support Reconciliation and Indigenous populations in our community through:

• Better awareness and understanding
• Measurable actions
• Ongoing meaningful dialogue