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Ottawa to declare federal holiday to mark legacy of residential school system

To mark the legacy of the residential school system and to fulfill a recommendation made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Liberal government will declare a federal statutory holiday.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the department is working with Indigenous peoples to determine the best date.

Simon Ross, the minister’s press secretary, they have committed including a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour the survivors of residential schools.

Two days are currently under consideration: June 21, which is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and September 30, which is named “Orange Shirt Day.”

Constitutionally, it’s up to the provinces and territories to determine which statutory holidays exist in their jurisdictions, but there would be no legal obligation for them to do so.

Rosalind Russell
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Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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