QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy released the following statement in response to news that Grassy Narrows First Nation has filed a lawsuit against the provincial and federal governments over mercury contamination in the English-Wabigoon River system.
“Wefully support Grassy Narrows’ push to hold the provincial government accountable for years of …
TORONTO – Mike Schreiner, released the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
“Confronting the truth and addressing the reality of Indigenous Peoples’ experiences is fundamental to our observance of this second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This truth hurts, but the pain gives us insight into the …
GUELPH – Mike Schreiner issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day:
“On National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate and honour the significant contributions and customs of Metis, Inuit, and First Nations peoples.
In the face of colonialism and cultural genocide, Indigenous communities have fought hard to preserve the traditional practices, art forms, languages …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
“On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are listening, learning and reflecting. Learning about the traumatic, dark and racist legacy that we are reminded of every time new unmarked graves are uncovered across the country …
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will not be recognized as a statutory holiday in Ontario:“I support calls from Indigenous leaders and groups to recognize The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday in …
MILTON — During a tour of Halton Region today, Mike Schreiner, stopped in Milton to visit a new Urban Indigenous Centre and Healing Garden for Hope & Peace for Wellness:
“Indigenous Peoples are the original stewards of this land, and have extensive knowledge of how we can protect nature, water and care for each …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the wildfires and evacuations of First Nations communities in northwestern Ontario:
“Forest fires are raging across northwestern Ontario and forcing First Nations communities to evacuate, but this government continues its anti-climate agenda.
As the climate emergency worsens, severe weather events like forest fires will become …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in regards to 1492 Land Back Lane:
“It’s encouraging to hear news that Foxgate Developments has decided to cancel its planned subdivision on 1492 Land Back Lane.
I stand in solidarity with Indigenous Land Defenders of 1492 Land Back Lane and have repeatedly condemned the treatment of …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on Canada Day:
“Canada Day is a time for reflection, education and action.
The recent discovery of unmarked graves at the sites of former residential schools across the country is a disturbing and tragic reminder of the horrific legacy and present day reality of colonialism and …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in regards to Cowessess First Nation discovering 751 unmarked graves in Saskatchewan:
“The 751 unmarked graves found at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan is another disturbing and tragic reminder of the horrific legacy and present day reality of colonialism …