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Proclamation - Indigenous Peoples Month / Day June 2026

: Published: June 1, 2026

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Whereas June is recognized as Indigenous Peoples History Month in Canada as an opportunity to bring
awareness and understanding of the diverse histories, resilience, and achievements of Indigenous
peoples across the country; and

Whereas June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity to amplify Indigenous voices,
and perspectives, enriching our understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures and heritage
across Turtle Island; and

Whereas the Town of Oxford recognizes that meaningful and sustained efforts are required to enact
systematic change to create an environment that upholds the rights, dignity, and well-being of
Indigenous Peoples; and

Whereas we recommit our efforts, as an organization and a community, to actively building
meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities based on respect and
cultural understanding and reconciliation to advance inclusivity, diversity and equity on our path
of reconciliation;

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Mayor Greg Henley, on behalf of the Town of Oxford Council, do
hereby proclaim June to be National Indigenous Peoples Month and the date of June 21, 2026, as
National Indigenous Peoples Day in the Town of Oxford.

Dated at Oxford, Nova Scotia this I ˢᵗ day of June, 2026