Ceremonies and events were held to honour the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation throughout the Lakeland over the weekend, culminating in official observances yesterday. September 30 is designated as the National Day For Truth And Reconciliation. The day is also recognized as Orange Shirt Day, after the practice of wearing orange T-shirts to honour Indigenous […]
People attending a rally in downtown Bonnyville on Sunday called for authorities to search two Winnipeg landfills for the remains of four murdered Indigenous women. Corita Vachon, president of the Lakeland Society for Truth and Reconciliation, spoke of the pain that the women’s families are suffering and the indignity Indigenous people endure from the Manitoba […]
Events were held in the Lakeland and across the country on Friday to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is also referred to as Orange Shirt Day in recognition of the suffering inflicted by Residential Schools. It referes to the experience of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, who as a 6-year-old had her […]