This evening, City Hall will be lit up in orange, the official color of this National Day. / Tonight, City Hall will be lit in orange.
Today, September 30, marks the inauguration of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. It is essential for us to commemorate the loss of the generations that have left us, and to recognize the deep trauma experienced by residential school survivors, their families and their communities.
This evening, the town hall will be lit up in orange, the official color of this national holiday. The town will pay tribute to the children who never returned home, to the survivors and their families.
To learn more about the residential school system, its legacy and the experiences of those affected, visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
To explore the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and stories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, click here.
Residential school survivors can call the Residential School Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419).
