Consultation and community input has concluded. “Waaban Crossing” was confirmed as the bridge’s proper name at the City Council meeting held on March 22.
In July 2020, City Council committed to naming what is now called ‘the Third Crossing’ in a way that reflects and celebrates the stories and contributions of Indigenous communities in this region, both past and present.
The consultation process on the naming is the responsibility of the City and is being facilitated with the support of First Peoples Group. Step 1 and Step 2 of the naming campaign are complete. You can find out more information about those steps by clicking the images below.
We are currently in Step 3 asking for community input on the shortlist of Indigenous names. Community input will then be brought back to the Indigenous consultation participants and a name will be selected to be brought forward for affirmation through a report to Council.
Consultation and community input has concluded. “Waaban Crossing” was confirmed as the bridge’s proper name at the City Council meeting held on March 22.
In July 2020, City Council committed to naming what is now called ‘the Third Crossing’ in a way that reflects and celebrates the stories and contributions of Indigenous communities in this region, both past and present.
The consultation process on the naming is the responsibility of the City and is being facilitated with the support of First Peoples Group. Step 1 and Step 2 of the naming campaign are complete. You can find out more information about those steps by clicking the images below.
We are currently in Step 3 asking for community input on the shortlist of Indigenous names. Community input will then be brought back to the Indigenous consultation participants and a name will be selected to be brought forward for affirmation through a report to Council.
Inform the public on naming campaign and opportunities to share input
Step 2: February – Summer
Third Crossing Naming has finished this stage
Consultations with Indigenous Nations with historical ties to the area, including Alderville First Nation and Tyendinaga Mohawk Council, as well as with interested members of the local Indigenous community. Consensus will be reached on naming themes or concepts as well as short list of potential names.
Step 3: Late Summer - Fall
Third Crossing Naming has finished this stage
Engagement with the public.
Education programming on the meaning and origins of the potential name
Engage and gather input on naming themes, concepts and potential names
Step 4: Fall
Third Crossing Naming has finished this stage
Reconvene with Indigenous Nations with historical ties to the area, including Alderville First Nation and Tyendinaga Mohawk Council, as well as with interested members of the local Indigenous community on feedback received through engagement with the public. The preferred name will be confirmed
Step 5: Winter
Third Crossing Naming is currently at this stage
Inform Mayor and Council with a report back to Council with the final recommendation for the name.
Step 6: Winter - 2022
this is an upcoming stage for Third Crossing Naming
Public announcement of name and continued community education around the name’s meaning and origin. Education will be ongoing in 2022.
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