Cornwallis statue, park and street need to go: Halifax task force
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.A statue dedicated to Halifax founder Edward Cornwallis should be permanently removed from the public square and a street and park in the city honouring him should be renamed, a task force is recommending.
It added that Cornwallis Park should be renamed “Peace and Friendship Park” and repurposed for the creation of a performance space. “Although his assumptions of racial superiority were not uncommon for a man of his era and social background,” it adds, “continued public commemoration of his role is incompatible with current values.”
The Mi’kmaq community, the report continues, should be involved in the naming of new streets and other city assets. It also recommends adding the Mi’kmaq language to more city signage.
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