Also known as Orange Shirt Day, early celebrations were held in the city to speak of the trauma of the past, but also the power of learning and listening
Autumn leaves and orange shirts shone through the city this morning, an early celebration of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day, usually observed on Sept. 30, which is a Saturday this year.
In her telling , Webstad recalls her excitement at going to the store to pick out a new shirt for school — shiny and orange, with a lace up front. Osawamick told the group she was taken to residential school at five years old; her mother was also a survivor. Throughout July and August, the police participants from 41 different organizations viewed educational and awareness videos on Truth and Reconciliation and the history of residential schools in Canada. They also reviewed the Calls to Action brought forward by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and were asked to reflect on how they could implement change in their personal and professional lives.
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