Today, September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The day honors the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
It is also a day that people are encouraged to wear orange. The purpose is to raise awareness of the tragic legacy of residential schools and to honor the thousands of survivors.
We had Truth and Reconciliation as a meeting theme on Tuesday and some people did wear orange color clothes or put up some orange color in the background.
A friend posted the following comments on Facebook: It's unimaginable that reconciliation would even be possible considering the depth of the cruelty imposed on innocent children by the government and the church.
Shame on the provincial governments - including Quebec's - who refuse to acknowledge this federal statutory holiday.
It has been a week since I returned to work for the government. Today is my first holiday.
I am very grateful.
I would like to learn more and explore the rich and diverse cultures, voices, and stories of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples.
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