'Finally, people are hearing': Calgary primed for another National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Orange Shirt Day at The Confluence is just one of the events happening on Monday; Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, Pokaiks ‘The Children’ Commemorative Walk and Speak Up! At Studio Bell are among the many others
by Steven Wilhelm · Calgary HeraldPeople across Calgary are prepared to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with several events planned in the city.
Monday, Sept. 30 will mark the fourth year since National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was introduced as federal statutory holiday, although Orange Shirt day has been honoured since 2013.
On Sunday, Indigenous peoples and elders gathered for several events at Heritage Park, ahead of the official holiday.