September 30th has been declared by the Federal Government as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is a day for people to take time and learn about Canada’s first nations people and their history, especially residential schools.
Jason Henry, Chief of the Chippewas Kettle and Stony Point First Nation says that he hopes this holiday is one people remember the purpose for it, and each year when it comes around people use the day to do what its meant for. He added that right now, the day seems to be touching on one of the two purposes, reconciliation.
Henry says he still hopes people take the time to learn what they can.
As for the truth aspect, he hopes that more is put into education people about residential schools. But overall he is very happy that the federal government has decided to recognize this day, and he encourages people to go out and learn what you can.