British Columbians mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across the province [Video]

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On Monday, events across B.C. and Canada are taking place to remember the history and the harmful legacy of residential schools and honour the children who attended them.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation aims to make progress toward healing.

A march will be taking place at UBC, starting just before noon.

There will also be events hosted by the Semiahoo First Nation and the Tsawwassen First Nation and in Duncan.

In Ottawa, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon hosted a sacred fire ceremony at Rideau Hall before joining a ceremony on Parliament Hill alongside survivors and Indigenous leaders.

The federal government created residential schools to strip Indigenous children of their culture and assimilate them into Canadian society.

Many students were physically and sexually abused, disease was widespread and many children were forced to attend.

So far, the National Centre for Truth …