Last month, we were all heartbroken at the horrific discovery of 215 unmarked graves at a residential school in Kamloops in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation territory. From the oral histories and testimonies of residential and day school survivors, we suspected that this would not be the last discovery of this kind. Sadly, that fear...
Last week, I shared a message with you on standing against hate and discrimination, which is unfortunately on the rise for several communities. Sadly, I’m writing you again today because of the terrible act of violence in London, Ont. which claimed the lives of four family members and injured a young child. Three generations of...
Today, Mayor John Tory proclaimed Pride Month in Toronto and the Rainbow and Transgender flags were raised at City Hall. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s flag raising ceremony was held virtually and featured pre-recorded messages from Mayor Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre), Sherwin Modeste, Executive Director of Pride Toronto, and Grant Gonzales...
In the month of June, we celebrate the diversity and culture of our city through many events like Pride Month, Indigenous Peoples Month and Day, AccessAbility Week and Seniors Month. As one of the most diverse cities in the world, we have the opportunity to celebrate our differences and educate ourselves about our many communities...
Tomorrow is the start of Indigenous Peoples Month, a time to honour the history, heritage and valuable contributions of the vibrant and diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities here today. Sadly, this year’s celebrations are marred by the horrific discovery, announced last week, of 215 children buried in an unmarked grave at Kamloops Indian...
