Recognition Statement by Commissioner Kenneth Bernard Before we begin today’s meeting, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge that Howard S. Billings Regional High School is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) people. As people that live on this land, the Kanien’kehá:ka have maintained a deep and enduring relationship with it for generations. Although I am joining this meeting from another location, I still recognize the importance of honouring the land on which our schools stand. Land acknowledgements are a small but meaningful step in showing respect, reflecting on our shared histories, and reaffirming our commitment to reconciliation and learning from Indigenous communities. I am grateful to be part of this school community, and I invite all of us to carry this awareness into our conversations and decisions today and every day moving forward.
