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The City of Beaumont recognizes the important role that Métis people have played in the community and the contributions they continue to make.

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Celebrated across Canada to commemorate the survivors of residential schools, to remember those who did not survive, and to reaffirm our commitment of a better future for all children.

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Honouring the culture and history of First Nations, Métis and Inuit survivors of the residential school system, and building a new vision based on mutual respect.

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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed on September 30, a solemn and significant day dedicated to honouring the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools and those...

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The City of Beaumont recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

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The City of Beaumont is committed as allies to assist Indigenous Peoples in reclaiming their culture and traditions, while making room for Indigenous voices within our structures and at our decision...

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“Today, we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the survivors of residential schools, their families, and the children who never returned home. It is...

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Between 1831 and 1998, 140 federally run residential schools operated in Canada, with the last one closing only 25 years ago. These institutions forcibly removed Indigenous children from their...