London Marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Ceremonies and Celebrations
London marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with solemn ceremonies and celebrations. At City Hall, councillors and staff raised the orange flag, honouring residential school survivors and committing to ongoing reconciliation. Similar events took place at Western Union.
The flag-raising ceremony at London City Hall was a somber affair, with participants acknowledging the tragic legacy of residential schools and pledging to work towards reconciliation. Niibin Pitawanakwat, co-president of the Indigenous Students' Association, stressed that this is an ongoing responsibility.
At Western Union, the orange shirt flag was raised at Concrete Beach, accompanied by the medicine lodge youth drum group. Dr. Christy R. Bressette, vice-provost and AVP of Indigenous initiatives, noted that 15 of the 94 calls to action have been completed. Claudia Zavitz, a Western student, highlighted the importance of the day in remembering tragedies and celebrating resilience.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, now in its fifth year, continues to serve as a reminder of the past and a call to action for the future. In London, these ceremonies and celebrations honour the survivors and their families, and reaffirm the community's commitment to the reconciliation process.
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