Task Force On The Commemoration Of Edward Cornwallis And The Recognition And Commemoration Of Indigenous History

• ‘Mic Mac’ street names called colonial, outdated as HRM council asks for report

  A Halifax councilor says the city has an opportunity to rename streets and landmarks with honour to the Mi'kmaq.

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  Nov 17, 2020
  
• Coming to Halifax council: Cornwallis report, Nova Scotia Nature Trust

  Here's what you can expect at the July 21, 2020, edition of Halifax council.

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  Jul 20, 2020
  
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• ‘Incompatible with current values’: Cornwallis task force recommends renaming, investing

  It's time to rename streets and parks, and invest in infrastructure that celebrates Indigenous history, says the joint task force.

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  Jul 17, 2020
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• Edward Cornwallis task force moves to final phase of public engagement sessions

  Edward Cornwallis, the controversial founder of Halifax, is known for putting a bounty on Mi’kmaq scalps in 1749 while serving as governor of Nova Scotia.

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  Oct 25, 2019
• Legacy of Edward Cornwallis to be scrutinized as public consultations on Halifax’s founder begin

  On Thursday, residents will be asked for the first time to offer their opinions at a highly anticipated official public meeting.

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  Jun 5, 2019
• Committee for commemorating Cornwallis and Indigenous history receives new name, powers

  On Monday, that special advisory committee officially became a task force, which puts it at arm's length from the Halifax Regional Municipality.

  Politics

  Jan 21, 2019