OTTAWA - The smell of sage and sweetgrass floated in the air Monday over a mostly sombre ceremony to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and remember those who survived — and the thousands who didn't.

OTTAWA — A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony is planned in Ottawa this afternoon to honour the survivors of Canada’s residential school system and the children who never returned home. The event on Parliament Hill is set to begin at 3 p.m. ET and includes survivors and Indigenous leaders, while other events are […]

TORONTO — Ontario’s only First Nation representative at Queen’s Park plans to soon table proposed legislation, in his own Indigenous language, to have the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation declared a paid provincial holiday.

The minister said some First Nations leaders have said a statutory holiday is currently not the appropriate approach.

Ontario's only First Nation representative at Queen's Park plans to soon table proposed legislation, in his own Indigenous language, to have the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation declared a paid provincial holiday.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

People across Calgary are prepared to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with several events planned in the city.

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Truth and Reconciliation Day, Helmets to Hardhats stands united in our commitment to honouring the rich heritage and invaluable contributions of Indigenous peoples across Canada. We recognize the importance of this day in reflecting on the historical injustices faced by Indigenous communities and reaffirming our dedication to fostering positive change.

Heads were bowed and some tears were shed Monday morning, as hundreds of Calgarians gathered at The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

A dark shadow hovered over Truth and Reconciliation Day in Calgary on Monday.

A dark shadow hovered over Truth and Reconciliation Day in Calgary on Monday.