Montreal National Indigenous Peoples Day in Montreal Valérie Plante

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National Indigenous Peoples Day in Montreal: “Because reconciliation involves us all”

“Montreal will continue to develop strong government-to-government relationships with Indigenous communities.”

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante just released a statement to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, emphasizing the importance of relationships with Indigenous communities in the quest for reconciliation. Plante attended a ceremony today alongside other city officials and Indigenous leaders, including Kahnawake Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer.

“On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we highlight the presence of Indigenous peoples in Montreal and recognize their 1,000-year history.

“Montreal will continue to develop strong government-to-government relationships with Indigenous communities. Because reconciliation involves us all.”

—Valérie Plante

Valérie Plante on National Indigenous Peoples Day

For the complete statement, including Montreal’s reconciliation plan for 2020 to 2025, please click here.


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