Whereas the City of North Bay is located on the ancestral lands of the Nipissing First Nation;
And Whereas recognition of the heritage and history of Nipissing First Nation in our community is important to share;
And Whereas Chief Shabogesic was one of the most significant Nipissing First Nation Chiefs, who was signatory to the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850.
Therefore Be It Resolved that The Council of the City of North Bay recognize Nipissing First Nation heritage as an important part of our community’s history rename Marathon Beach as “Shaabgiizhig Jiigbiik” in Ojibway, and also to be known as “Shabogesic Beach”.
And Further Be It Resolved that a plaque be constructed, in consultation with Nipissing First Nation, on the beach to share that history.
Record of Vote (Upon the Request of Councillor King)
Yeas: Councillors King, Mendicino, Maroosis, Valenti, Robertson, B. Vrebosch, Bain, Mayne, Brousseau, T. Vrebosch and Mayor McDonald.
Nays: Nil