archaeological site, the Moatfield Ossuary and village, where inhabitants live long and healthy lives in relative peace. “City staff have engaged the Huron- Wendat Nation throughout the project and as the project nears completion will continue to engage in dialogue regarding programming initiatives, as well as the selection of indigenous art pieces that will be installed in the building,” says Pecchia. “In 2019, the City of Toronto’s Indigenous Affairs Office engaged the Huron-Wendat Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to understand how the City could commemorate the site and foster dialogue between current residents and Indigenous communities.” Ultimately, the Wendat name, Ethennonnhawahstihnen’, was suggested by the Huron-Wendat Nation, which means, as stated above, “where they had a good, beautiful life”. In October 2019, North York Community Council approved renaming the street and adjacent park (formerly called “Woodsy”) to Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Lane and Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Park. Public consultations at the time showed strong support for the renaming which was considered a meaningful recognition and Indigenous placemaking, as well as a step towards the advancement of reconciliation. In 2021, the City further engaged the Huron-Wendat 45 JUNE 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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