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 …
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Ontario’s education system needs to include Indigenous curriculum
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 …
Amid raging wildfires, Schreiner calls on the Premier to address environmental injustice and climate emergency
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 …
1492 Land Back Lane belongs to Haudenosaunee people
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 …
Canada Day is a time for reflection, education and action
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 …
For meaningful Reconciliation, we must first face the Truth
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 …
Non-partisan commitment needed for Reconciliation
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to MPP Mamakwa’s calls for action this morning:
“I am moved by MPP Mamakwa’s powerful words and calls for action this morning.
The mass grave uncovered last week in Kamloops is a stark reminder of the horrors that occurred in residential schools across Canada …
Schreiner statement on Land Back Lane injunction
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after an Ontario judge granted permanent injunction against 1492 Land Back Lane camp:
“The land defenders of 1492 Land Back Lane have my support as they try to assert their treaty rights in the face of the continued seizure of their traditional territory.
This injunction …