Commemorated each year on Sept. 30, the day recognizes the history and ongoing impacts of Canada\u0027s residential school system.
The day also coincides with Orange Shirt Day and is a statutory holiday for federal government workers and federally regulated industries.Throughout the week, residents are invited to take part in a number of reflection-focused activities to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
On Saturday, Sept. 30, a Remembering the Children gathering will take place on Parliament Hill, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, in partnership with the the Aboriginal People’s Television Network and the Algonquin Nation, the event will welcome residential school survivors, Indigenous leaders and dignitaries. The Governor General will deliver remarks at the event, which will be broadcast live across the country.
On Saturday, the Canadian Museum of History is inviting visitors to take part in a reflection activity by writing, drawing or colouring on cards to join the conversation on truth and reconciliation. Visitors’ reflections will be displayed in the main lobbies of the history and war museums, the website indicates.Article content
The OC Transpo customer service line will be open regular business hours throughout the weekend, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. The Rideau Centre customer service centre will also follow regular hours, open from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The reservations phone line will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the trip information and cancellation phone line will be open from 6 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on both Saturday and Monday.Article contentIndoor pools, arenas and recreation and community centres will be open, with some operating on modified schedules.
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