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City Council Steps Up Indigenous Consultation | Edmonton News

City Council Steps Up Indigenous Consultation | Edmonton News

Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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City council is stepping up transparency around Indigenous engagement and archaeological discoveries, especially in sensitive areas like Rossdale Flats, as public pressure mounts for accountability. Councillor Anne Stevenson demands clear public reporting on how the city consults with Indigenous communities and what evidence guides decisions — especially around potential burial grounds. While legal consultation requirements are debated, the city’s own Truth and Reconciliation commitments go further, working with 32 First Nation and Indigenous stakeholders. The North Saskatchewan River valley, sacred for millennia, demands respectful handling of any human remains found — procedures exist but aren’t always public. Now, the city must deliver annual updates on its outreach, ensuring ongoing accountability as development plans move forward — honoring the land’s deep cultural legacy.

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