There is too much colonialism represented on Parliament Hill and the majority of Canadians asked said they would like to see more Indigenous representation, says a Department of Public Works survey..Blacklock’s Reporter says the survey followed a Liberal cabinet proposal to address “colonialism, patriarchy and racism” in historical commemorations..“Sixty percent believe it is important for Parliament Hill to be reflective of the cultural diversity of the country,” said an internal survey..“Somewhat fewer but still half of Canadians believe it is important for Parliament Hill to be a gathering place reflective of Indigenous cultures (56%).”.Twenty percent rated reflection of Indigenous cultures as “unimportant” on Parliament Hill, said the report..Findings were based on questionnaires with 1,551 people nationwide. The public works department paid Ekos Research Associates $57,865 for the survey..“The public opinion research forms part of the public engagement strategy to obtain feedback on how their experience on Parliament Hill and the broader precinct could be improved in the future, and how to ensure the precinct continues to be a welcoming place that reflects the values and aspirations of all Canadians,” wrote researchers..Parliament Hill tributes currently celebrate Caucasian people including statues honouring Queens Elizabeth and Victoria, former prime ministers Macdonald, Mackenzie, Laurier, Borden, King, Diefenbaker and Pearson, a War of 1812 Monument, and statues for two Fathers of Confederation killed by assassination, George Brown of Toronto and D’Arcy McGee of Montréal..Cabinet in a 2019 report said historical tributes must address “colonialism, patriarchy and racism.”.The document was written as a guide for the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board..“There is a need to be cognizant of, and to confront, these legacies,” saidthe report. “This contributes to the ongoing process of truth-telling and reconciliation.”.Cabinet in 2017 removed historic plaques marking the Langevin Block, the home of the Prime Minister’s Office named for Hector-Louis Langevin, a Confederation-era Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Cabinet members have also expressed unease in using a meeting hall across the street from Parliament named the John A. Macdonald Building..It was “uncomfortable coming into this building,” Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller told reporters last June 2..“He was one of the key authors and perpetuated the Residential School system,” said Miller..The national archives in 2021 deleted a web feature First Among Equals honouring Macdonald.
There is too much colonialism represented on Parliament Hill and the majority of Canadians asked said they would like to see more Indigenous representation, says a Department of Public Works survey..Blacklock’s Reporter says the survey followed a Liberal cabinet proposal to address “colonialism, patriarchy and racism” in historical commemorations..“Sixty percent believe it is important for Parliament Hill to be reflective of the cultural diversity of the country,” said an internal survey..“Somewhat fewer but still half of Canadians believe it is important for Parliament Hill to be a gathering place reflective of Indigenous cultures (56%).”.Twenty percent rated reflection of Indigenous cultures as “unimportant” on Parliament Hill, said the report..Findings were based on questionnaires with 1,551 people nationwide. The public works department paid Ekos Research Associates $57,865 for the survey..“The public opinion research forms part of the public engagement strategy to obtain feedback on how their experience on Parliament Hill and the broader precinct could be improved in the future, and how to ensure the precinct continues to be a welcoming place that reflects the values and aspirations of all Canadians,” wrote researchers..Parliament Hill tributes currently celebrate Caucasian people including statues honouring Queens Elizabeth and Victoria, former prime ministers Macdonald, Mackenzie, Laurier, Borden, King, Diefenbaker and Pearson, a War of 1812 Monument, and statues for two Fathers of Confederation killed by assassination, George Brown of Toronto and D’Arcy McGee of Montréal..Cabinet in a 2019 report said historical tributes must address “colonialism, patriarchy and racism.”.The document was written as a guide for the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board..“There is a need to be cognizant of, and to confront, these legacies,” saidthe report. “This contributes to the ongoing process of truth-telling and reconciliation.”.Cabinet in 2017 removed historic plaques marking the Langevin Block, the home of the Prime Minister’s Office named for Hector-Louis Langevin, a Confederation-era Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Cabinet members have also expressed unease in using a meeting hall across the street from Parliament named the John A. Macdonald Building..It was “uncomfortable coming into this building,” Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller told reporters last June 2..“He was one of the key authors and perpetuated the Residential School system,” said Miller..The national archives in 2021 deleted a web feature First Among Equals honouring Macdonald.
