The City of Edmonton Honors National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Tuesday, the City of Edmonton will solemnly mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a series of events and symbolic gestures. Landmarks across the city will be draped in orange lighting, including City Hall, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton Tower, Muttart Conservatory, and the High Level Bridge.
City officials will honor the occasion by flying flags at half-mast, with the poignant display of the Survivors Flag, crafted by residential school survivors to commemorate those affected by the tragic discoveries of unmarked graves in 2021.
City Manager Eddie Robar expressed the city’s commitment to building stronger ties with Indigenous communities, stating, “As City employees, we commit to being active listeners, advocates, partners, and connectors.”
The community also came together over the weekend to participate in the Orange Shirt Day Run and Walk fundraiser at Kinsmen Park, with over 700 people joining the cause. The event, sponsored by the City, aimed to raise awareness and support Indigenous initiatives.
Reflecting on the significance of the event, Anita Cardinal, owner of Indigenous Runner, emphasized, “Running is a way of reclaiming the freedom that was taken as we commit to moving with purpose in our everyday lives.”
In addition to the physical activities, the City collaborated with the Edmonton Arts Council to host performances by local musicians, fostering a sense of unity and remembrance within the community.
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