Truth, reconciliation and a day to honour residential school victims
As a child, Jack Chrisjohn didn’t understand why he wasn’t allowed to speak his Indigenous language.
PHOTOS: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was observed throughout the London region. Indigenous communities and their supporters came together to honour the children who attended former residential schools, including two in Southwestern Ontario, and to reflect on their painful legacy. The walks, marches and ceremonies also celebrated Indigenous communities and culture and challenged […]
Local events set to bring meaning to National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
People in London and area plan to come together on Thursday to mark Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which honours residential school survivors, their families and communities. The federal government designated Sept. 30 as a new national statutory holiday — also known as Orange Shirt Day — this summer as a response […]