**Revisiting Canada’s History: Honoring Survivors of Residential Schools**
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke about the importance of recognizing a significant period in Canada’s past and paying tribute to the children impacted by residential schools, during a solemn ceremony held at Fort Edmonton Park on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
In his address, Carney emphasized the need to acknowledge the harsh realities faced by the children who endured the traumas of residential schools, whether they survived or not. He underscored the significance of coming together to listen to their stories and learn from the dark chapter of Canadian history.
Alongside other dignitaries including Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, the event aimed to raise awareness and promote reflection on the legacy of more than 150,000 Indigenous children who were subjected to abuse and neglect in church-run residential schools since the 1800s. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 2015 report labeled these schools as instruments of cultural genocide, highlighting the need for national healing and reconciliation.
**Keyphrase: Residential School Survivors**
