Waterloo Region commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation [Video]

Communities across the country marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with events honouring survivors of residential schools and remembering those who never made it home.

One such event took place in Kitchener on Monday where participants joined in a walk to show their commitment to healing and understanding.

Hundreds of participants gathered to walk in solidarity with Indigenous communities and to reflect on the legacy of residential schools.

“My grandfather spent nine years in the residential schools and I never knew about my culture and my heritage growing up in my teachings,” said Renata Richards, assistant executive director at the Healing of the Seven Generations. “So I wish I would have learned that sooner. But I’m happy to learn now. It’s never too late.”

The walk began at 300 Frederick St. in Kitchener at 10 a.m. and concluded at the Victoria Park clock tower around noon.

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