Back to SearchToday staff gathered with members of council, as well as attendees from the public to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30).
Patricia Monague, Culture and Heritage Coordinator for Beausoleil First Nation started us off with a smudging ceremony and prayer. Followed by words from Mayor Gordon, with other attendees sharing personal sentiments and experiences.
Every year September 30 stands as a day to honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as 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.
Reconciliation is not a one-time event; it is an continuous process that requires our collective commitment, dedication, and action. We must be willing to listen to the stories of survivors and their families, acknowledge the historical injustices, and work together to ensure that such atrocities never happen again. We make a commitment to be guided by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation as we move forward and strive to create a community where we uphold our promise of ongoing learning and reconciliation.
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