Ward 2: Truth and Reconcilation

Will you work with the Indigenous led, Indigenous Gathering Place Board to advance the creation of an indigenous led, indigenous gathering place in Calgary? How will you work to advance this and overcome the current roadblocks that have delayed this project?

Answer

John Garden: Uncertain - John says he does not have enough information on the issue to comment. He needs more information on the barriers to setting up an indigenous led, indigenous gathering place in Calgary.

Candy Lam: Yes - Candy believes Indigenous-led spaces are an important part of reconciliation. She is committed to learning more about the current roadblocks and engaging directly with the Indigenous Gathering Place Board. Her priority would be to listen first, understand where the City can be a constructive partner, and use her role to help move the project forward collaboratively.

Jennifer Wyness: Yes - Cllr Wyness believes that the City of Calgary has reneged on its promise to provide land for an indigenous gathering place. She blames administration and some Council colleagues for allowing the project, as promised, to be derailed.

Trevor Cavanaugh: Uncertain - I believe reconciliation must involve listening and collaboration. I would like to learn more from Indigenous partners about the challenges the project has faced and explore realistic next steps for moving it forward respectfully.