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“We don't have to apply to have a declared Sisters in Spirit Day every year and we know that’s something in perpetuity that will be going on. For that I really respect (Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson) for making that a little easier.” — Rachelle Venne, chair of the Premier’s Council on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

“(The exhibit) represents an assemblage of knowledge and information determined predominantly by Indigenous Elders whose peoples traversed and inhabited the Muskoka region throughout history and up to the present day.” — Tim Johnson, who led the project

“As long as the pause is expedited and those planning efforts are underway, I think it could be justified as long as the time is well spent.” — James Jenkins, executive director, Indigenous Clean Energy

“(Loans have) been one of our biggest challenges as First Nations. I see those walls and those barriers coming down…” — Vice Chief Heather Bear

“What we’re hoping is that we will see Indigenous organizations putting forward applications that are going to respond to the need in their communities because they are the ones best suited to speak to that.” —Marieke Vandekolk, TD’s manager of corporate citizenship

“I’m hopeful that people will focus on what’s happening in their riding and what I’m able to bring to the table. I have real important issues that we need to have looked at, we need to have raised.” —Michelle Corfield

“All my life I’ve been in conflict with the Roman Catholic Church and their concept of boarding schools.” —David Ruben Piqtoukun