The Yukon bill also recognizes the genocide of Indigenous Peoples through federal policies including forced attendance at residential schools
A bill declaring Sept. 30 as a statutory holiday was unanimously approved Wednesday.
She says the holiday ensures everyone in the territory can reflect on the “shared history of colonialism and commemorate the legacy of residential schools.” The Opposition Yukon Party supports the new holiday, but issued a statement saying New Democrats, who hold the balance of power in the territory’s Liberal minority government, have agreed to support its call for consultation to sidestep financial costs by cutting an existing holiday from the territory’s calendar.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Raptors hit with another key injury as Barnes day-to-day with left knee sprainToronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is out day-to-day with a left knee sprain and is questionable for the team's game Wednesday against the visiting Brooklyn Nets.
Read more »
Raptors hit with another key injury as Barnes day-to-day with left knee sprainThe injury comes as Barnes, who did not practise Tuesday, was rounding into form after a string of disappointing games.
Read more »
Prince George artist designs B.C. Reconciliation Awards paddleThe installation of the paddles also marks the call for 2023 Reconciliation Award nominees.
Read more »
PHOTOS: Artists’ paddles hung in Victoria symbolize commitment to reconciliation - Terrace StandardTuesday event launches call for nominations for the 2023 B.C. Reconciliation Awards
Read more »
New paddles at B.C. Government House to symbolize reconciliationA pair of painted canoe paddles now hang in B.C.'s Government House in Victoria, representing people paddling a canoe towards reconciliation.
Read more »
Photo: Indigenous paddles installed at Government House as nominations open for reconciliation awards…
Read more »