NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION: Event on Parliament Hill fosters healing and learning

They gathered for “Remembering the Children,” a broadcast event co-hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network honouring residential school survivors, their families, communities and the children who never made it home.Poles flying the Survivors’ Flag lined the lawn, with Canadian flags on the Parliament buildings at half-mast.

The grandson and son of residential school survivors and a day school survivor, Gerrard said it was an “honour and a privilege” to represent his family, community and loved ones. Gerrard said the Sept. 30 event was “for everyone,” both Indigenous and non-Indigenous. He added the event provided an opportunity for people to heal and learn about the suffering and pain that Indigenous people had faced and continued to face.

Events took place from coast to coast to commemorate Orange Shirt Day. In Ottawa, the Canadian Museum of History invited visitors to participate in a reflective activity by writing, drawing or colouring on cards to join the conversation on truth and reconciliation, and the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation hosted a short video screening and a reconciliation tour of its grounds.Article content

In her speech, Simon said reconciliation was a complex issue, given that survivors had their own experiences and needed to heal in their own time, and there were many levels of work required at both the community and political levels. However, she said, reconciliation is ultimately about respect.Article content

To pay their respects of those children, those on the Hill were invited to place shoes on a platform at the front of the stage.Article content

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Residential school survivor calling on people to 'learn' on National Day for Truth and ReconciliationTo help mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, St. Francis High School unveiled a 15-foot Indigenous art piece on Friday.
Source: CTVCalgary - 🏆 26. / 68 Read more »

Here's what you need to know about National Truth and Reconciliation DayNational Truth and Reconciliation Day falls on Sept. 30 every year and coincides with Orange Shirt Day. This year marks the third year Canada will ...
Source: blogTO - 🏆 44. / 63 Read more »

Here's what's happening for the National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThere are many events planned on and around Sept. 30 for the third annual day to honour children forced to attend residential schools and the effects still being felt.
Source: CBCOttawa - 🏆 68. / 51 Read more »

Beyond wearing orange: How to meaningfully mark National Day for Truth and ReconciliationIndigenous people share what others can do to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in a more purposeful way -- from attending events to supporting tourism.
Source: GlobalCalgary - 🏆 50. / 61 Read more »

Teepees in Toronto: Events across GTA to mark National Day for Truth and ReconciliationTeepees will line the space outside city hall on Friday as Toronto prepares to mark the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Source: CBCToronto - 🏆 51. / 61 Read more »

Honouring National Day for Truth and ReconciliationAs the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, many Canadians are look for ways to take part in the national day of commemoration. Sarah Jones has more.
Source: GlobalCalgary - 🏆 50. / 61 Read more »