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Chilliwack Plans to Honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Chilliwack city council is making plans to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.
“Council is committed to truth and reconciliation, and building good relationships with Indigenous neighbours,” according to a press release from city hall on Sept. 12.
As part of a “learning journey” council members and senior city staff underwent “historical impacts” training last year with Stó:lō Nation officials to get a deeper understanding of reconciliation.
“Building relationships of mutual respect and understanding with local First Nations is a strategic goal of council as part of the Truth and Reconciliation process,” said Mayor Ken Popove.
As part of this commitment, and following the federal government’s lead, council has directed its staff to once again observe Sept. 30 statutory holiday by closing city hall for the day, and working on individual education efforts.