Ontario's only First Nation representative, Sol Mamakwa, is advocating for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be recognized as a paid provincial holiday. Mamakwa plans to introduce legislation in his Indigenous language to ensure that all Ontarians have the day off to reflect and learn about the significance of the day, which honors the survivors of residential schools and the broader Indigenous community. The proposal aims to move beyond a day of mourning and encourage active participation in reconciliation efforts.
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This is a crucial step towards genuine reconciliation, giving people the time to reflect and learn about the injustices faced by Indigenous communities.
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Truth and Reconciliation day should be paid provincial holiday: Ontario MPP
Ontario's only First Nation MPP plans to soon table proposed legislation to have the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation declared a paid provincial holiday.
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Ontario NDP's Sol Mamakwa wants provincial holiday for truth and reconciliation day
Ontario's only First Nation representative at Queen's Park plans to soon table proposed legislation, in his own Indigenous language, to have the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation declared a paid provincial holiday.
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MPP wants paid Ontario holiday for Truth and Reconciliation day
Rather than just a day of reflection, rather than just a day of mourning, it should be more than that, where all Ontarians have a day off and they can learn about the that day, what Orange Shirt Day is,
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