Public Invited to Inauguration of Indigenous Crosswalk

HALTON HILLS, ON – Join Gimaa (Chief) Stacey Laforme and Mayor Rick Bonnette on October 17 at 11 a.m. in Glen Williams at the intersection of Main and Confederation Streets to inaugurate the recently installed orange crosswalk. Those attending are encouraged to wear orange to show their support and commitment to reconciliation and to participate in the Moccasin Identifier Project.

The orange crosswalk is part of the Town’s ongoing efforts to move forward on the path to truth and reconciliation. It is a symbol to honour the Indigenous children who did not return home from residential schools and to show support for the survivors who did.

“This solid orange crosswalk honours the children who attended residential schools and stands as an important reminder to us all that we live on the treaty lands and territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. “We hope that the crosswalk will encourage residents to engage in reflection and self-education on the history of residential schools and the ongoing impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities. We are all treaty people, and everyone has a role to play in reconciliation,” continued the Mayor.

Please note: a temporary road closure to through traffic is required for the event. Main Street will be temporarily closed between Confederation Street and Prince Street on October 17 from approximately 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking for the event is at Glen Williams Park; onsite staff will provide access for those attending the event. 

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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