There 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.
Posted: Sep 29, 2023 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
People gather on Parliament Hill for Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2021.It's a day set aside to remember the children who died while being forced to attend church-run and government-funded residential schools, those who survived and the families and communities still struggling with the trauma.
Here are some of the upcoming community events we've either seen or been sent. All are on Saturday, unless otherwise noted.The national commemorative gathering will take place on Parliament Hill at 1 p.m. It will feature survivors, Indigenous leaders and other dignitaries. It's also being
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