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Coming up at 2 pm, it's this month's [leeeeeeeeengthy] Committee of the Whole meeting.
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Committee went into closed session at 1:30 pm on one item, Water Services’ Updated Operational Plan Endorsement. This is under Section239(2) (a) of the Municipal Act for matters “relating to the security of the property of the Municipality or Local Board.”
Five minutes late for the start of the meeting. Council is still in closed session.
On #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay - I wanted to share the story of Jane Flett MacKay, the matriarch you in the the centre of this photo, a remarkable Edmontonian, whose story may not be one you know. #yeg #yegheritage 
She was born in 1857. Her father was from the Orkney Islands in the far north of Scotland. Her mother was a member of thr Geich’in First Nation, in the Mackenzie Delta.
In 1874, Jane married William Morrison MacKay, a Scottish physician who was working as a Hudson Bay Company doctor. Eventually, he became Chief Factor of Fort Chipewyan. Jane became his nurse and surgical assistant.
June is #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth, recognizing the historic contributions of Indigenous peoples to the development of Canada, and the strength of present-day Indigenous communities. A time for all to learn about the strengths of First Nations, Inuit & Metis people. #HamOnt
The City of Hamilton recognizes and acknowledges that we are located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabek Nations, and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” Wampum Belt Covenant.
The City has developed an Urban Indigenous Strategy that is working towards strengthening the City’s relationship with the Indigenous community, and will help promote a better understanding among all residents about Indigenous histories, cultures, experiences & contributions.
