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The City of Timmins acknowledges that we are located on the traditional lands of Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. These lands are home to generations of Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, Algonquin, and Métis peoples, and remain a vital part of their identity and culture.
We are situated within Treaty 9 territory, also known as the James Bay Treaty, which is steeped in the rich Indigenous history of many First Nations, Metis and Inuit People.
This acknowledgement is the foundation of our shared responsibility to honour the past, engage in the present, and shape a future rooted in respect and reconciliation. We offer this with gratitude and in recognition of the Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and communities who guide us.
Our commitments and actions are informed by the Indigenous Advisory Council, whose mission is to support a respectful process of truth, healing, and reconciliation within our city. Through the City’s Indigenous Engagement Framework, we are working to educate, engage, and unite our community in building a more inclusive Timmins.
Themes
The City of Timmins will engage its Indigenous Community by:
1. Addressing issues related to Humanitarian Needs;
2. Delivering on the Calls to Action as identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada;
3. Re-engaging on the Economic Alliance of Timmins and its neighbouring communities.
View the City of Timmins Indigenous Engagement Framework
Support for Indigenous Peoples
The National Residential Crisis Line is set up to provide support for residential school survivors and their relatives suffering from trauma invoked by the recall of past abuse. The number is 1-866-925-4419.
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Learn more at www.hopeforwellness.ca
Resources
The City of Timmins is committed to being part of the solution towards building a safe and inclusive community. We believe the first step is education and understanding. Use the following resource links to learn more:
Walking Together
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he City of Timmins and Mushkegowuk Council have a Memorandum of Understanding to commit to the continued development of a strong and collaborative relationship for the purpose of creating a vibrant community with healthy and sustainable economies. The agreement will foster social, economic and cultural growth while promoting a vibrant community, healthy environment, and addressing racism.
The agreement will strengthen the processes by which Timmins and Mushkegowuk Council work together through open dialogue, mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation.
Read the full Memorandum of Understanding