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HB NEWS TOWN UNVEILS ITS FIRST ORANGE CROSSWALK REETI ROHILLA rrohilla@metroland.com The Town of Halton Hills inaugurated an or- ange crosswalk — honour- ing residential school sur- vivors, and those who didn't return — at the inter- ition streets on Oct. 17. Nearly 100 attendees, in- cluding students from Glen Williams Public School, were addressed by (Chief) of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Stacey Laforme, cultural artist and teacher Eddy Robinson from the Missa- nabie Cree First Nation, and Mayor Rick Bonnette. Several people wore or- schools,” said Laforme. “It's a very good symbol, but there is so much more to ‘Laforme expressed hap- piness in welcoming chil- dren to the event, adding it is them who will continue the journey of reconcilia- tion. As part of an education- al activity hosted by the public library, kids traced different styles of mocca- sins on the sidewalk using chalk and washable paint. Bonnette said, "We hope that the crosswalk will en- courage residents to en- gage in reflection and self- education on the history of residential schoo! Eddy Robinson (left), an of the they cross the new orange crosswalk in Glen Williams. ls andthe that “we live on the treaty ongoing impact of colonial- lands and territories of the ism on Indi of the Credit nities. We are all treaty peo- ple, and everyone has arole First Nation (MCFN)," Bon- nette added. MCFN and Ev- ery Child Matters flags are permanently raised at the Halton Hills Library and Cultural Centre, and the town is currently working to include the flags at the wn hall and the Acton Arena and Community Centre. To support truth and reconciliation, during the F 2 ; 8 8 Graham Paine/ Metroland Mi: bi First Nation, walks alongside Catherine McLeod, manager of culture, equity, diversity and inclusion for the Town of Halton Hills, Mayor Rick Bonnette (right) and school children as last few months the town worked to strengthen In- digenous relationships, ini- ite Indigenous Rut Month pro; trainings, land eee edgment at the start of council meetings, and in- stall treaty and land ac- knowledgment plaques in all its 13 facilities, among others. In continuation to scheduled for Nov. 18 at the John Elliott Theatre. - LIONS CLUB OF GEORGET: OWN | proudly presents the NIGHT PARADE s71rrs 47 5:00 Pu Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022 Theme: ENTRY FORM Name of Group: Contact Person: Email: Address: City: Postal Code: Phone: Fax: Float Design: (Brief Description) Music: Yes No Number of Marchers/Walkers: Overall Length: Special R PARAD ROL Entry forms must be returned no later than TE Guelph St. from Sinclair to Mill St. and Charles St. to the fairgrouns Due to increasing rising costs an entry fee of would be greatly appreciated $75.00 ) - SUSSSU POPE POP ooeEPee ooo oPEooNOosorEooDoooooD hmm a to ensure your spot. All participants of the parade should arrive no later than pm to avoid confusion. Please mail entry form to: Lions Santa Claus Parade P.O. Box 73, Georgetown, ON L7G 4T1 or by email to louieviolo67@gmail.com **Please, No Political or Protest Groups** SUSSUSDSSSNEDESDONDELSDODYDSEDSDDNDSDDDOODODDE