Calling it a step forward in the journey of reconciliation, St. Thomas is set to host a noon-hour ceremony on Monday at city hall.
It’s in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, giving local residents a space to reflect on the tragic and painful history, as well as the ongoing impacts of residential schools.
Alongside other community partners, a land acknowledgment, flag raising, and proclamation reading will take place.
There will also be traditional dancing, with demonstrations and refreshments at the St. Thomas Public Library immediately following the ceremony. Those heading to the library will be invited to tie a ribbon along the fence out front to mark the day.
The City encourages those in attendance to join in the wearing orange, to honour Indigenous families, children, and survivors who continue to be affected by the residential school legacy.
Residents can get also involved online by writing a message of reconciliation on social media using #EveryChildMattersStT
myFM will be on hand for the ceremony, with a full story to follow.
Written by: K. Freeman
