In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the City of Morden will hold a special flag-raising ceremony and healing walk at the Access Event Centre on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m.
Mayor Brandon Burley will join members of the Truth and Action Working Group for the flag-raising and healing walk event.
Residents are welcome to attend this event commemorating the tragedy of residential schools in Canada and their continuing impact on Indigenous communities.
Agenda
Treaty acknowledgement
Flag smudge + flag-raising by Carolyn & Doreen
Minute of silence
Poem by Tammy
Hon. Cameron Friesen
Mayor Brandon Burley
Walk explanation + walk
Former Residential School students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada.
Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention.
Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
