Town Hall and Libraries Closed September 30

HALTON HILLS, ON – The Town of Halton Hills will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and mark the importance of the day by closing Town Hall and the libraries on Monday, September 30. All other facilities will be open as usual with no impact to programming.

In recognition of the children who never came home and in honour of the survivors of the residential schools, the Town will lower flags to half mast from sunrise to sunset at all facilities on September 30.

Below is a list of programming, events and resources about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Residents are encouraged to learn, reflect and participate.

• Visit the Helson Gallery to see artworks that reflect the deep-rooted traditions, stories, and contemporary experiences of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in the new exhibition, ‘Ishpendaagaabwi: Standing With Pride’ in partnership with MCFN, on now until November 10.

• Learn about Cree elder ‘Wilfred Buck’ in a special Culture Days OnScreen at the JET screening on September 27, in partnership with the NFB. Tickets available online or in-person at the box office.

• Drop in and participate in the Moccasin Identifier Project activity at the Georgetown branch of the Halton Hills Public Library on September 29.

• Join Nancy Cooper to learn about 'The importance of Indigenous Children’s Literature in Canada' on October 1, presented by the Halton Hills Public library

• Explore books from the Halton Hills Public Library Read Woke Indigenous Voices reading list 

• View MCFN’s Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Coordinator Darin Wybenga’s presentation “We Are Still Here: The Mississaugas of the Credit” which provides a brief overview of the history of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and treaties relevant to the Halton Region.

For more information, visit the Town’s website at haltonhills.ca.

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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