The meeting of Council convened at 1:10 PM on February 23, 2021. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We begin today by acknowledging that we walk upon the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and we recognize their history, spirituality, culture, and stewardship of the land. We are grateful to all Indigenous groups for their commitment to protect the land and its resources and we are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.
Mayor Frank Scarpitti recognized the passing of Lucy Anne Poscente, a Thornhill resident and a long-time organizer of the annual Heintzman House Art Show. Council observed a moment of silence.
The Mayor also announced that Markham’s 2020 virtual Canada Day celebrations was announced as a winner of a “2021 FEO Achievement Award” and congratulated the Corporate Communications team as well as the Canada Day Committee and Committee Co-Chairs, Councillor Amanda Collucci and Councillor Khalid Usman.