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Ontario Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

Sunday, 21 June 2020 10:35

Minister of Indigenous of Affairs Greg Rickford says National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates the culture and rich traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and also recognizes Indigenous Peoples contributions in Ontario.

ONTARIO - Minister of Indigenous of Affairs Greg Rickford, issued the following statement today on National Indigenous Peoples Day:

"Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to celebrate the unique heritage, cultural diversity and rich traditions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Ontario. It is also a day to recognize the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to our province, and the need to continue working together as partners based on mutual respect and the recognition of rights.

In place of in-person festivities this year, our government encourages every Ontarian to participate in one of the many virtual celebrations taking place across the province. We also invite everyone to take a moment and reflect on the Indigenous experience, as well as the systemic barriers that continue to impact Indigenous peoples in our society today.

We all have a role to play in building a more inclusive Ontario, and we must continue to work together to eliminate hate, racism and discrimination in all its forms.

Today and every day, let each and every one of us do our part to respect and help preserve Indigenous cultures, while building a more inclusive society and stronger Ontario."

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