Madam Speaker, this past Sunday, September 27, I had the privilege of attending a momentous and historic event at His Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, the only first nations chapel in Canada to have royal arms granted by the Crown, situated in my riding of Brantford—Brant.
The event was a celebration to commemorate the granting of the royal arms to the chapel by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, signifying the deep-rooted bond between the Crown and the Haudenosaunee. The coat of arms embodies the words “faith, hope, charity” and encompasses a tree of peace, building on the foundation, the partnership and the traditions that extend back to the 1600s.
I congratulate His Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks on the unveiling of this new emblem, serving as a tangible piece of our rich history.