SUDBURY—Beginning Wednesday, June 21 and onwards, Science North and Dynamic Earth have announced they will permanently offer free general admission to Indigenous Peoples. “This new admission policy is a way to show our commitment to deepening engagement, relationships, and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing to collaborate with Indigenous Peoples as partners, in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them,” a release reads.
“Science North observes National Indigenous Peoples Day through celebrating and recognizing the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people including their contributions to innovations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, past and present. We recognize this day with gratitude and celebrate Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Indigenous voices every day,” said Ashley Larose, Science North chief executive officer.
