June is #IndigenousHistoryMonth. Throughout June, all municipalities within the Region will be sharing resources, and stories to learn more about the history of Indigenous peoples, and to celebrate Indigenous culture and resilience. We encourage you to follow along and read more:
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Local #Indigenous peoples of Waterloo Region include (but are not limited to) Anishinaabe Peoples, Neutral Peoples and Haudenosaunee Peoples.
#Haudenosaunee Peoples (People of the Longhouse) is made up of the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas and the Tuscaroras, and was intended as a way to unite the nations and create a peaceful decision making. Haudenosaunee are united by a common goal to live in harmony.
Described as the oldest, participatory democracy on Earth, the Haudenosaunee constitution has inspired many forms of democracy across the world. Law, society & nature are equal partners & each play an important role. The largest reserve in North America is the @SixNationsGR.
Do you know what a treaty is? How about a land acknowledgement? It’s important to learn about each ⤵️
Treaties are agreements made between the Government of Canada, #Indigenous groups and often provinces and territories that define ongoing rights and obligations on all sides. These agreements set out continuing treaty rights and benefits for each group.
The Haldimand Proclamation is a decree signed in 1784 that gifted 950,000 acres of land to #SixNations Territory and Mississaugas of the Credit for their loyalty to the British Crown, their substantial losses and heroic sacrifices during the American Revolution.
As the province rolls out its three-phased vaccine distribution implementation plan, we will share information—as we have it—about where and when residents of Waterloo Region can receive the vaccine. 1/7
The Region of Waterloo COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Task Force was formed to ensure an efficient, equitable plan for the delivery of the immunization program in Waterloo Region. regionofwaterloo.ca/VaccineTaskFor… 2/7
Phase 1 of the Province's plan is underway in Waterloo Region. Clinics continue to be held on a daily basis and as of today 9,159 doses have been given. Mobile clinics in Waterloo Region are focusing on vaccinating residents of long-term care homes. 3/7