Ways to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Waterloo region and Guelph
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Saturday will mark Canada's third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and there are a number of events planned in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County.
The day is a time to remember children who died while being forced to attend church-run and government-funded residential schools, those who survived and made it home and the families and communities still affected by the lasting trauma.
Students at local schools will be asked to wear orange shirts on Friday.
On Friday, the University of Waterloo is hosting an event that gets underway at 7 a.m. with a sunrise ceremony. There will be a commitment polishing ceremony along with a feast, drumming and dancing that runs until 1:30 p.m. A walk around Ring Road will be held at 11:30 a.m. People are asked to register.
The University of Guelph is also hosting events on Friday including a walk from the Maada'oonidiwag sculpture at the Art Gallery of Guelph to Branion Plaza. There will also be a community gathering at 10 a.m. in Branion Plaza where people can hear the experiences of survivors and reflect on reconciliation.
Below are the events taking place on Saturday.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
10 Huron Rd., Kitchener
This sacred fire will be held in person and virtually. Elders taking part in the circle are Dave Skene, Lana Brasher, Elaine Isaacs and Peter Isaacs.
There are a limited number of in-person spots and people must register ahead of time.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1160 Spitzig Rd., Woolwich Township
Anishnabeg Outreach is planting an edible forest on their farm property. There will be a barbecue for volunteers.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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