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In season 5 of MuniCast we are discussing how truth and reconciliation relates to municipalities. Episode 1: Truth, Law, and Reconciliation with John Stefaniuk K.C. outlines the calls that apply directly to municipal governments, and John discusses what that means for municipalities of all sizes, and how municipalities can uphold their responsibilities to work towards reconciliation.
John is a practitioner of municipal law with the Manitoba law firm Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP. He engages in a broad practice which includes emphasis on municipal law, and has experience in municipal approvals, taxation and assessment, and business acquisitions. He appears regularly before government licensing bodies and administrative tribunals including the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission and Municipal Board, municipal councils, provincial legislative committees and in all levels of court in Manitoba and in the Federal Court in connection with environmental, resource, regulatory municipal, and property issues.
Access the resources discussed in this episode:
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Stronger Together Toolkit
Association of Municipalities Ontario
Resources on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action Toolkit
Indigenous-Municipal Relationship Agreements: A Guide for Municipal Leaders
What Municipal Leaders Can Do To Better Support Indigenous Residents And Neighbours At This Time
Alberta Municipalities
A Municipal Guide to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action
Documentary Film (Saskatchewan)
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