Dryden Council has confirmed its intention to rename Colonization Avenue.
The decision was made Monday night following a request from the newly formed Working Circle.
The next step will be seeking public input over a 60 day period once it is formally approved by Council.
A presentation was made by Working Circle members Shayne MacKinnon and Cheryl Edwards.
It included video testimonials from residents, businesses and high-profile figures in the community that fully support the name change and moving ahead with reconciliation.
Edwards talked about the history of the name Colonization Avenue and its constant negative reminder of past atrocities.
That includes the Residential School legacy, the 60’s Scoop and other events that took away Indigenous language and culture.