Yellowknife takes first Day of Truth and Reconciliation for quiet reflection
CBC
For Kerry Galusha, having a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for education.
On her way to the sacred fire at Somba K'e park, Galusha said she's thinking about her father, a residential school survivor.
"Today means a lot to us," she said, noting that every day is a chance to honour residential survivors and those who never came home.
"Today is of importance, but we learn all year about residential schools and what my father went through … it needs to happen every day."
Galusha, captain of the N.W.T. curling team, said she uses her social media to educate others who may not share her background.
"The word I use a lot is reconciliation, that's really important and that's what everyone's trying to move towards," she said.
In some Canadian cities, groups held marches and drum dances.