Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Clarington, Ontario — To mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Today, we observe National Indigenous Peoples Day. We recognize and celebrate the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada since time immemorial.

The rich Indigenous traditions and cultures have shaped the identity of our country, and that diverse and resilient heritage continues to influence our community now.

Let’s come together today, in mutual respect and understanding, to consider our shared responsibility to uphold the Treaty rights and obligations and recognize the fundamental contributions of Indigenous identities, their way of life, and their right to traditional lands, territories, and natural resources. Miigwetch.”