Kenora, Ont., appoints residential school survivor as Indigenous relations adviser

The City of Kenora has made a novel move: appointing an Indigenous relations adviser, Ed Mandamin, who's tasked with improving the relationship between the municipality and First Nations. As the northwestern Ontario city looks to meet its truth and reconciliation goals, here's what he aims to accomplish.

Kenora, Ont., appoints residential school survivor as Indigenous relations adviser
A person wearing a purple ribbon shirt stands in a park.

The City of Kenora has made a novel move: appointing an Indigenous relations adviser, Ed Mandamin, who's tasked with improving the relationship between the municipality and First Nations. As the northwestern Ontario city looks to meet its truth and reconciliation goals, here's what he aims to accomplish.