Alberta marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
LETHBRIDGE, AB – Across the country, Canadians and Indigenous peoples are gathering to acknowledge the second official Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Events to reflect and pay respects to Indigenous peoples are happening across Canada. Here in Alberta, the provincial government held a ceremony on the grounds of the Alberta legislature.
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson spoke on how the government is taking steps forward towards what they call ‘reconcili-action’.
“The Truth and Reconciliation Commission gave us a way forward, and Alberta’s government has made progress on more than 20 calls to action that relate to the province,” said Wilson. “I am proud to announce that Alberta’s government is one step closer to fulfilling Call to Action #82 – creating a permanent monument in our capital city, Edmonton, to honour the survivors of residential schools and the children who did not make it home.”