06/21/2025
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, and every day, Diversity Thunder Bay celebrates all Indigenous people -the First Nations, the Inuit and the Metis.
However, we recognize that far more must be done to address the ongoing impacts of colonialism and current (neo)colonial relations, and structural violence, including systemic racism. We are committed to taking concrete actions wherever possible to advance reconciliation with all Indigenous Peoples and to support Indigenous self-determination and sovereignty.
We also recognize that current treaty relationships are complex, and we support achieving a better understanding of rights flowing from treaties that will promote nation-to-nation relationships grounded in equity and justice.
We will strive for respectful relationships as we search for collective healing, truth, reconciliation and, together, honour the ancestors, Elders, knowledge keepers, the land and water, and all beings to build a common future.
