Midland proclaims National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026
Flags at Town Hall are being lowered to half-staff today and Mayor Bill Gordon has proclaimed September 30, 2026, as “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation” in the Town of Midland:
Whereas, The Town of Midland recognizes that it is located on land which is the traditional and Treaty territory of the Anishinabek people, now known as the Chippewa Tri-Council comprised of Beausoleil First Nation, Rama First Nation, and the Georgina Island First Nation. This territory is within the pre-confederation Treaty 5 and Treaty 16 and included within the Williams Treaties of 1923. The Town of Midland recognizes that it is located on land which is the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and the historic Homelands of the Metis, and that our Town is home to a large and diverse community of Indigenous peoples; and
Whereas, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to remember children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and acknowledge the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process; and
Whereas, The Town of Midland is committed to working towards reconciliation to address the Calls to Action from the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada; and
Whereas, It is essential for all residents of the Town of Midland to reflect on our shared history, and to commit to the process of truth, healing, and reconciliation by learning, working to create long-term systematic changes and take action in a meaningful way towards reconciliation.
Therefore, I, Bill Gordon, Mayor of the Town of Midland, do hereby proclaim September 30, 2026, to be “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day” in the Town of Midland.
