Item - 2022.NY30.36
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on February 23, 2022 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
NY30.36 - Name of Forthcoming Community Recreation Centre and Library at 100 Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Lane
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council
1. Approved the name "Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre and Library" for the forthcoming City of Toronto facility located at 100 Ethennonnhawastihnen’ Lane.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Associate Chief William Romain of the Huron-Wendat Nation (Ontario Economic Development and Territory) and Family Leader of the Vincent / Romain / Paul Family Circle, gave a presentation on the proposed name.
Origin
Summary
This report proposes the name, Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Community Recreation Centre and Library, for a new community centre under construction at 100 Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Lane, which is adjacent to Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Park, a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
The City and Toronto Public Library (TPL) consulted the Huron-Wendat Nation and confirm that they support the City in using this name. The City of Toronto Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee supported this name and the TPL Board approved the name, Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Branch, for the onsite library branch.
The City and TPL are collaborating with the Huron-Wendat Nation on a plan to commission Indigenous public artwork and historical and cultural interpretative content at the site. The City and TPL will also engage the Huron-Wendat Nation, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and local Indigenous community members to help plan and participate in the public opening of this facility in late 2022 or early 2023.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-199259.pdf
Attachment 1 - January 11, 2022 correspondence from Louis Lesage, PhD Bio., Director, Bureau du Nionwentsïo, Nation huronne-wendat
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-199260.pdf
Communications
(February 21, 2022) E-mail from Arlene Lerer (NY.Supp)
(February 21, 2022) E-mail from Charna Kofsky (NY.Supp)
(February 21, 2022) E-mail from Debbie Buffett (NY.Supp)
(February 21, 2022) E-mail from Harold and Iris Rosenfeld (NY.Supp)
(February 21, 2022) E-mail from Lei Lu (NY.Supp)
(February 21, 2022) E-mail from Dr. Les Priemer (NY.Supp)
(February 21, 2022) E-mail from Lianyun Zhu (NY.Supp)
(February 21, 2022) E-mail from Lilian Sheng (NY.Supp)
(February 21, 2022) E-mail from Sandra Johnston (NY.Supp)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from Joe Harris (NY.Supp)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from Michelle French (NY.Supp)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from June Kurzinger (NY.Supp)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from Audrey Kouyoumdjian (NY.Supp)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from Janine Kurzinger (NY.Supp)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from Mary Ellen Campbell (NY.Supp)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from Robert McMillan (NY.Supp)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from Gail Bebee (NY.Supp)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from Geri James (NY.Supp)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from Gary James (NY.Supp)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from Carol Pasternak (NY.New)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from David Johnston (NY.New)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from Angie Chang (NY.New)
(February 22, 2022) E-mail from Jane Robertson (NY.New)
Speakers
Gary James