Reconciliation
I have always been interested in history and the truth and reconciliation movement, and when the chance arose to be a part of a step towards improvement, I was ready to take it. I was invited to play a bigger role in the renaming of Indian Road due to my interest in my Indigenous literature course earlier this year, for which I am very grateful. I am not Indigenous, but I see this issue as one that indirectly affects me, as well. My family, my friends - everyone I know can play their part in resolving world issues, such as the name of Indian Road. If I can, I would like to help make right the wrongs done to the Indigenous population, starting with the renaming of the street my school rests on.
This review is now complete. On Dec. 16, 2024, Council directed staff to pause any further action until a broader naming convention strategy is developed by the Reconciliation Action Partnership. For more details, please view the staff report.