US EditionCouncil Votes to Rename Vancouver Street Honouring Architect of Racist Historical Policies
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUN 17 – The renaming replaces a street named after a colonial figure known for racist policies and supports the revitalization of the Musqueam language, impacting 100 addresses, city says.
- Vancouver City Council is renaming Trutch Street to Musqueamview Street as part of reconciliation efforts with the Musqueam Indian Band, after voting to rename the street in 2021.
- Joseph Trutch, the street's namesake, was known for his racist policies that harmed Indigenous peoples and reduced their land reserves, as stated by the Musqueam Indian Band.
- Residents have expressed support for the change, viewing it as an important step toward acknowledging and respecting local Indigenous history.
- The new name, ax�mY�k�YymasYm, will debut on June 20, alongside educational storyboards explaining the history of the name change.
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