Truth and reconciliation in Alberni

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An estimated 1500 people walked from ADSS to Maht Mahs yesterday as part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

While similar walks happened all across Canada, events here are particularly poignant as they end at the site of the former Alberni Indian Residential School.

Tseshaht Executive Director Thomas Hleck says residential school survivors feel the support of the community when they see all the orange shirts.

“I hear many survivors saying that it’s great to see that sea of orange coming down River Road and it means a lot to our families,” he said. “There’s lots of intergenerational trauma and I think the families of those survivors also appreciate it and I really appreciate the community and for everyone for coming out.”

Photo – School District trustee and Tseshaht artist Connie Watts speaks to the crowd gathered at the former Alberni Indian Residential School site