Orange ribbons tied up along the Golden Lake Bridge entering the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation.
The County of Renfrew is recognizing the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Warden Debbie Robinson urges everyone to take the time to commemorate and learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, stories, lived-experiences and histories of the Algonquin people, and other First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples.
Robinson says the county looks forward to continuing to build upon the positive relationship we have with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, and thanked the Algonquin People for their many and continued expressions of friendship.
In 2016 the County of Renfrew and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding that created a framework to encourage development in infrastructure and economic opportunities, and skills development for the betterment of both communities.
At the most recent meeting, County Council approved the creation of a garden on the grounds of its administration building in Pembroke, to honour and recognize publicly its commitment to moving forward with recommendations made by the truth and reconciliation commission, as well as training and education for both staff and council.
The County of Renfrew has also launched an Indigenous Relations webpage that contains information and resources.
