City honours victims for Truth and Reconciliation Day

Sep 27, 2021 | 2:30 PM

The City of Kelowna will show its respect to the victims of residential schools, and present hope for a better future, as it marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, Sept 30.

City flags will be at half-mast in condolence to survivors of the residential school system and to commemorate the thousands of Indigenous children who died in that system.

The city will also light-up the Sails sculpture in orange, representing hopefulness for a new respectful relationship.

“This is a time to learn and listen to the truths of residential school survivors, families and communities, as well as to support and value Indigenous culture,” Mayor Colin Basran said in a new video. “This might be a day of quiet personal reflection, or it could be a day experienced through participation in a community event, such as those being presented by the Kelowna Museum.”

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Okanagan/syilx leaders and educators have been advising the City of Kelowna on a renewed relationship with local First Nations, one based on the recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership.

“We are still at the beginning of this journey. We have a long way to go,” said Mayor Basran. “But every journey begins with the first step, and I urge you to take your own by learning about the experience of Indigenous peoples on September 30 and throughout the year.”

by Pete McIntyre

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