Parks Canada is uniquely positioned to advance reconciliation and to confront the legacy of colonialism. Through the Framework for History and Commemoration, the Agency will continue to further this important work. These initiatives also support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 79, Parks Canada has committed to making space for Indigenous peoples’ histories, voices and perspectives at heritage places. The Government of Canada is unwavering in its commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and to a renewed relationship based on the recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. It replaces and builds on the earlier system plan to support meaningful engagement with visitors. The Framework for History and Commemoration provides direction for Parks Canada’s future history and commemoration efforts. These special places connect us with the past and help us better understand the present. Every year, millions of people visit these sites to discover Canada’s rich cultural and natural heritage.
Parks Canada’s heritage places are steeped in the history of this country. This plan will guide Parks Canada’s work at heritage places for years to come. History and commemoration are at the heart of Parks Canada’s heritage places, and I am pleased to present the Framework for History and Commemoration: National Historic Sites System Plan 2019.
The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks CanadaĪs the Minister responsible for Parks Canada, I am proud of the work undertaken every day by staff across the country to help share Canada’s treasured places with Canadians and the world.
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