Lanark County Neighbours for Truth & Reconciliation is a volunteer community group that works to educate non-Indigenous people about the true history of Lanark County which is located on unceded traditional Omàmìwininì/Algonquin Territory.
Under the direction of local Indigenous advisors, we strive to bring Reconciliation alive on a local level and lend our voices to support the struggles of Indigenous people in this region and across the country.
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- Lanark County Paramedic Service Honours Truth and Reconciliation with Orange Epaulettes Campaign
Montague, Ontario – The Lanark County Paramedic Service (“LCPS”) is proud to mark its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation by wearing orange epaulettes throughout the month of September. These epaulettes symbolize solidarity with Indigenous communities and recognize the importance of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, which honours residential school survivors, their families, and the ongoing work towards reconciliation. This year marks the introduction of the orange epaulettes, which join a series of coloured epaulettes LCPS… Read more: Lanark County Paramedic Service Honours Truth and Reconciliation with Orange Epaulettes Campaign
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We acknowledge that Lanark County is situated on unceded traditional Omàmìwininì (Algonquin) territory and with this acknowledgement comes respect for the land, the people and the shared history of the territory. We recognize the injustices of the past and those that continue today. As we seek to achieve Reconciliation, we are committed to speaking Truth and working towards Justice in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples.
Quilt by Alice Williams of Peterborough