Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: Aug. 8-14, 2022

Good morning Burlington,There are a couple of important days of recognition this week to take note of.On Aug. 9, it's the United Nations' (UN) International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples -- and this year's theme is "The role of Indigenous women in the preservation and transmission of traditional knowledge."Indigenous Traditional Knowledge offers sophisticated understandings in local food systems; environmental conservation; and science and innovation.To learn more, visit: www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-dayAlso, on Aug. 12, it's the UN's International Youth Day. We are lucky in Burlington to have so many amazing youth who, at such a young age, are already civic-minded and invest and volunteer all over our community and city. The future will be in very good hands.To learn more, please visit: www.un.org/en/observances/youth-dayMy full weekly update for Aug. 8-14, 2022 can be found here: Mayor's Weekly Public Update Aug. 8-14, 2022.Have a great week!~ Mayor Marianne Meed Ward