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Canada: Toronto's new Dr. Lillian McGregor Park honours indigenous community
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Dr. Lillian McGregor Park/credit: Twitter @cityoftoronto

Canada: Toronto's new Dr. Lillian McGregor Park honours indigenous community

| @indiablooms | 10 May 2023, 11:31 pm

Toronto/IBNS: The new 6,400 square metre park, Dr. Lillian McGregor Park in downtown Toronto, was officially opened by the City of Toronto, a news release has said.

The park is named for Dr. Lillian McGregor of White Fish River First Nation, a celebrated and respected member of the Indigenous community,

Councillor Chris Moise (Toronto Centre) joined by members of the McGregor family, Elder Sylvia Maracle and others had helped Dr. Lillian McGregor Park to become a reality to honour indigenous culture, community health and spirituality.

“I am proud that this homage to Dr. McGregor...also thankful to the Bay Cloverhill Community Association and my predecessor Kristyn Wong-Tam for their hard work on the creation of this park,” said Chris Moise.

A dedicated nurse and community leader widely recognized for promoting Indigenous culture and education, Dr. McGregor (1924-2012) was the first Indigenous woman to be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Toronto while also the first Elder-in-Residence.

Dr. McGregor was also awarded with the City of Toronto Civic Award, the National Aboriginal Achievement Lifetime Award and the Order of Ontario.

Featuring a central gathering space for community events or performances, the new park, located in the heart of the city with seating and art, is also a children’s playground and presents a flexible open lawn.

Recognizing regional Indigenous histories and cultures, Kenneth Lavallee's public art honours themes important to Dr. McGregor, including health, spirituality and language.

“We are certain that our mother would be honoured and humbled by this tremendous recognition...Thank you, Chi-Miigwetch, to everyone who helped make Dr. Lillian McGregor Park possible,” Family of Dr. Lillian McGregor said.

(Reporting by Asha Bajaj)

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