The meeting of Council convened at 1:19 PM on January 31, 2024. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron- Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.
Council observed a moment of silence for the passing of several community members including Terence Ma, William John Heighway, Pierre Bocti, former Town Clerk Gary Roseblade and former City staff member, Claudia Marsales.