News & Updates
A collection of news and internal articles shared regarding the latest updates in discovery, truth, and reconciliation surrounding residential schools.
National ceremony in Ottawa marks Truth and Reconciliation Day
The smell of sage and sweetgrass floated in the air Monday over a mostly sombre ceremony in Ottawa to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and remember those who survived – and the thousands who didn’t. Amid the more difficult moments at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony on Parliament Hill came […]
NAN holds Orange Shirt Day Walk and Gathering at Vickers Park
THUNDER BAY – In his speech at Vickers Park for Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Orange Shirt Day Walk and Gathering, NAN Deputy Grand Chief Mike Metatawabin informed the public the gathering was held Friday because of the federally instituted Truth and Reconciliation Day statutory holiday on Sept. 30. Sept. 27 was chosen by NAN’s because […]
Manitobans prepare to observe Orange Shirt Day as provincial statutory holiday for 1st time
Manitoba businesses are trying to decide how best to mark Orange Shirt Day, now that the national day for reflection on the impacts of the residential school system will be observed as a statutory holiday in the province. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, also referred to as Orange Shirt Day, has […]