In photos: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada
Canada marks the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday with events across the country. The day is a direct response to The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 80, which called for a federal statutory day of commemoration to acknowledge those affected by residential schools and to educate Canadians.
A woman prepares for sunrise ceremony, attended by Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the lost children and survivors of Indigenous residential schools, at Niagara Parks power station on Sept. 30, 2022.LINDSAY DEDARIO/Reuters
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on as Grandmother Jackie Labonte leads a sunrise ceremony to mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Niagara Falls, Ont. on Friday, September 30, 2022.Nick Iwanyshyn/The Canadian Press
Hailey Murphy, granddaughter of residential school survivor and the founder of the Orange Shirt Day movement Phyllis Webstad, drums during a ceremony to mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Niagara Falls on Friday.NICK IWANYSHYN/The Canadian Press
People mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the lost children and survivors of Indigenous residential schools, during a sunrise ceremony at Niagara Parks power station on Friday morning.LINDSAY DEDARIO/Reuters
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends a sunrise ceremony at Niagara Parks power station honouring the lost children and survivors of Indigenous residential schools for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on Sept. 30.LINDSAY DEDARIO/Reuters
Singers perform during an event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the lost children and survivors of Indigenous residential schools, at Niagara Parks Power Station on Friday.LINDSAY DEDARIO/Reuters
Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) waits for a shot during warm up prior to a game against the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Arena on Thursday, ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Bob Frid/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters