The City of Fredericton has put new money in its budget this year specifically to engage with the Indigenous community in the area. Greg Ericson, a Fredericton city councillor and chair of the city's finance committee. It's refreshing to hear that the City of Fredericton is starting to recognize the Truth and Reconciliation Commission." Ericson said the $50,000 will cover initial staff work to develop a framework for what the engagement will look like. He also said one possibility could be the creation of a position to help manage the relationship between the municipality and Indigenous people.

Source: CBC News February 12, 2021 10:52 UTC