Last night, as the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill was illuminated orange, a ceremony took place to honour and remember the Survivors of residential schools, and the children who never made it home.
Today marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A day that both honours the Survivors of residential schools and the children lost to its harms, while also publicly recognizing the ongoing intergenerational impacts from the horrors of the residential school system.
As we walk the path of reconciliation, we must listen to Indigenous voices, and we must continue to learn more about the painful truths of the residential school system, while ensuring that the horrors and tragic history of its legacy are never forgotten.
There is a list of ceremonies and commemorative events taking place in HRM here: https://www.halifax.ca/…/…/national-day-truth-reconciliation
You can learn more about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here: https://www.canada.ca/…/national-day-truth-reconciliation.h…
PLEASE NOTE: Former residential school students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada.
Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention.
Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat.
