Ontario Is Lighting Up Orange To Honour National Truth & Reconciliation Day
"It is vital that we commemorate the loss of generations who are no longer with us."
Ontario is turning orange on Thursday to commemorate National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Several provincial landmarks including Niagara Falls and the CN Tower will be lit up bright orange tonight to honour the new holiday with the falls shining for 15 minutes every hour, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, released their own statement on Thursday explaining the significance of the day and why it is important to remember the countless generations lost.
"This year, September 30th also marks the first observance of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is vital that we commemorate the loss of generations who are no longer with us and to acknowledge the ongoing trauma experienced by residential school survivors, their families and their communities," the release states.
"To mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, Ontario will join other governments across Canada to light several buildings in cities across the province, as well as Niagara Falls, orange," it adds.
