Wawa Municipal Council's adopted a policy on the reading of "land acknowledgements" ahead of certain events.
Explaining land acknowledgements have become common across Ontario - stemming from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Clerk Cathy Cyr outlines the statement that will be given under the new policy.
Under the policy, the acknowledgement would be read at the start of Council's Corporate, regular, and special meetings - including the inaugural session of Council after the municipal election - as well as any other Council meeting as determined by Mayor or Council, and special events such as municipal dedication ceremonies and the opening of new facilities or infrastructure.