In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada issued 94 Calls to Action in 2015, which provide a roadmap for reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.  

As a municipality, the Region of Waterloo has committed to implementing these Calls to Action, which include measures to address the legacy of residential schools, support Indigenous languages and cultures, and promote the wellbeing of Indigenous peoples. Grounded in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) calls to action, Truth and Reconciliation at the Region focuses on recognizing the history of Indigenous peoples in the Region, acknowledging the effects of colonization on those peoples, repairing and building relationships between the Region and Indigenous communities, decolonizing Regional spaces and services, and centring the needs and perspectives of Indigenous peoples in this work.  

The Region's Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Team is committed to implementing these Calls to Action and working towards reconciliation in our community. We work collaboratively with community to implement initiatives that support truth-telling, healing, and reconciliation.

The Region is an active member of the Reconciliation Action Partnership,a collaborative group of municipal representatives working to coordinate efforts to support Indigenous-centred initiatives across Waterloo Region.

Territorial Acknowledgement

The Region of Waterloo is situated on the lands within the Haldimand Treaty of 1784, a formally ratified agreement acknowledging six miles on either side of the Grand River as treaty territory belonging to Six Nations of the Grand River. The Region of Waterloo serves an area within the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Chonnonton and Haudenosaunee peoples. This territory is within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum. We acknowledge the enduring presence, knowledge and philosophies of Indigenous Peoples. We acknowledge the continuing accomplishments and contributions Indigenous Peoples make in shaping Waterloo Region.