A week of activities will help commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in St. Marys.
The town said the focus is education, reflection, and healing.
On Sept. 30, St. Marys Museum will display The Truth and Reconciliation Banner created by community members and finished by artist Jeffrey “Red” George, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The museum is showcasing an exhibit that examines the creation of Treaty 29, or the Huron Tract Purchase of 1827.
St. Marys Public Library is hosting five virtual lunch and learn sessions hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 21-25, from 1-2 p.m.
Also on Sept. 30, the library and Friendship Centre will livestream the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation broadcast from Parliament Hill, beginning at noon.
Residents are encouraged to wear orange shirts on Sept. 30 to honour Residential School survivors and support the message that Every Child Matters.
The National Truth and Reconciliation flag will be flown at Town of St. Marys facilities Sept. 28 to Oct. 2.
A full schedule of events is available at discoverstmarys.ca.
