Renaming Indian Road

At the direction of Kitchener City Council, we are undertaking a review of the name of Indian Road for consideration of renaming the street.

The call to rename Indian Road came from the community. Local Indigenous community members brought it to the City’s attention, as well as students from GRCI, the high school on Indian Road. A name change demonstrates real action towards Indigenous reconciliation. It is in line with the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s direction to recognize the enduring impact of colonialism on Indigenous peoples – and the negative impacts the discriminatory display of names and images has on individuals and groups.

New name options will be identified by local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers. You will have the opportunity to rank those names in order of preference. We expect to present a staff report to Kitchener City Council with a name recommendation. If approved, when the new name comes into effect all affected residents and businesses will be given advanced notice to plan for the change.

We welcome contributions to the renaming of Indian Road from Indian Road residents, property owners, and business owners, students and staff at Grand River Collegiate Institute (GRCI) and members of the Indigenous community.

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