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, City Hall will be lit up in orange, the official color of this National Day. The town will pay tribute to the children who never returned home, to the survivors and to their families.
To learn more about the legacy of residential schools, visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
To discover the richness and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures, voices, experiences and stories, click here.
Residential school survivors can call a 24/7 crisis line at 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health support programs available in Canada.
