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.

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.

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:

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