Ottawa marks Truth and Reconciliation Day

A pink memorial cloth with the names of thousands of children who did not return from residential schools was laid on the stage during the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation event in Ottawa on Sept. 30, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Elder Claudette Commanda, left, and Stephanie Scott, executive director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, receive the memorial cloth as part of the fifth annual event in the capital marking the legacy of the residential school system. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Prime Minister Mark Carney bows his head during the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Juno Award-winning singer Susan Aglukark raises a fist during her performance. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Lucien Wabanonik, Algonquin residential school survivor and chief of the Anishinaabe council of Lac Simon, speaks at the fifth annual event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade During his remarks, Carney called reconciliation a 'generational task.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade The Eagle River Drum Group opens the ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Afro-Indigenous singer Julian Taylor treats the crowd to his music. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade A woman lays children's shoes on stage at the event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade The crowd on Parliament Hill watches the Eagle River Drum Group perform. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Governor Genernal Mary Simon attends the event wearing an orange shirt. In her remarks, she said 'meaningful progress' has been made on reconciliation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Carney mingles with attendees. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade A person holds up a sign critical of Carney's major projects bill, C-5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade The Surviors Flag waves against a clear blue sky. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade The Hill Times

Ottawa marks Truth and Reconciliation Day

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