ALL SIGNATORIES RECOGNIZE:

• 28. THAT we are uniquely positioned to improve community-wellbeing through local policy development, programs and services as we are well-equipped to be responsive to community needs;

• 29. THAT community-identified needs and priorities should provide the basis for policy and program development, and that we are uniquely positioned to improve the quality of life of Indigenous people living in municipalities;

• 30. THAT mutual respect, responsibility, trust, transparency and collaboration to meet common community priorities are key principles of relationship building between non-Indigenous and Indigenous organizations;

• 31. THAT the Friendship Centres and municipal governments play key roles in working against racism, inequality, discrimination, and stigma within and between communities;

• 32. THAT the goal of this declaration is to provide municipal governments and Friendship Centres with a framework for relationship-building to advance reconciliation in communities across Ontario;

• 33 . THAT the goal of this declaration is to enhance social cohesion between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and support closer cultural, social and civic ties between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people;

• 34. THAT we can play a leadership role and set a standard by advancing reconciliation locally and regionally through partnerships and collaboration;

• 35 . THAT fostering local and regional partnerships is integral to improving the quality of life for all communities; AND

• 36 . THAT we establish and maintain an ongoing dialogue and working relationships at the local and provincial orders.