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TORONTO-Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill was among those attending the opening of a Toronto recreational centre and library renamed the ‘Ethennonnhawawstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre and Library. The centre name “Ethennonnhawahstihnen”\u00a0 comes from the Huron-Wendat Nation translating into “where they had a good, beautiful life.” The centre pays homage to the site’s historical significance. Located near Bayview and Sheppard Avenues in North York it is within close proximity to the Moatfield Ossuary, a Huron-Wendat archaeological site w that shows long habitation by Indigenous peoples. Mayor Olivia Chow thanked all parties involved for their dedication to honoring Indigenous culture and history,\u00a0 while\u00a0 creating meaningful public spaces. Councillor Shelley Carroll told the gathering it was an example of fostering dialogue and preserving Indigenous heritage within the community. Chief William Romain of the… <\/p>\n

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TORONTO-Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill was among those attending the opening of a Toronto recreational centre and library renamed the ‘Ethennonnhawawstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre and Library. The centre name “Ethennonnhawahstihnen”\u00a0 comes from the Huron-Wendat Nation translating into “where they had a good, beautiful life.” The centre pays homage to the site’s historical significance. Located near Bayview and Sheppard Avenues in North York it is within close proximity to the Moatfield Ossuary, a Huron-Wendat archaeological site w that shows long habitation by Indigenous peoples. Mayor Olivia Chow thanked all parties involved for their dedication to honoring Indigenous culture and history,\u00a0 while\u00a0 creating meaningful public spaces. Councillor Shelley Carroll told the gathering it was an example of fostering dialogue and preserving Indigenous heritage within the community. Chief William Romain of the... <\/p>\n

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