Item - 2022.AA16.4
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee on March 8, 2022. The Committee received the item for information only. No further action will be taken on this item.
- See also NY30.36
AA16.4 - Naming of the New Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre and Library
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Received
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
Committee Decision
The Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee received the item for information.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Sandra Rodriguez, Director, Policy and Strategic Planning, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and Dominic Ste-Marie, Conseiller en gestion du territoire, Nation Huronne-Wendat, gave a presentation to the Committee.
Summary
The Director, Policy and Strategic Planning, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, will give a presentation on the Naming of the New Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre and Library.
This presentation will provide an overview of the first City of Toronto community centre and first Toronto Public Library branch to be named by an Indigenous community, and describe the collaborative process between the City of Toronto, Toronto Public Library, and the Huron-Wendat Nation to explore extending the name Ethennonhawastishnen’ to the new facility. It seeks the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee's advice on approaches to support Indigenous placemaking onsite.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/aa/bgrd/backgroundfile-222212.pdf
Motions
That the item be received for information.