How to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Barrie and Simcoe County thepeakfm.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thepeakfm.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Learn more about the Indigenous organizations in our area, including the Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Primary Care Team of the Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC), the Barrie Native Friendship Centre (BNFC), Red Quills, and more.
The City of Barrie is hosting several events and programs this month to celebrate National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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In continued efforts toward reconciliation, and in solidarity and consultation with local members of the Indigenous community, the city’s 2021 Canada Day activities are being themed around our shared history and will focus on education, reconciliation and reflection.
The city encourages residents to use Canada Day as an opportunity to learn about the histories and cultures of the Indigenous peoples of this region.
As part of its recognition for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, the city prepared virtual programming that celebrated the heritage, diverse cultures and significant contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and collected community partner resources for continued learning.
Canada Day will have a different look this year in Barrie barrietoday.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from barrietoday.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.