Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Jarri Thompson from the Dauphin Friendship Centre feels it is very important to take time out and recognize this day.
"If we do not learn from history we are definitely going to repeat it. And a lot of people do not understand still to this day what went on at Residential schools and what the children were forced to endure and how it affected the generations to come after those children went to school. We are still dealing with the ripple effect of residential schools on indigenous families, and it is going to take some time to correct the behaviours that have been learned through residential schools. But the only way to correct it is to talk about it."
A number of events have been planned for Monday.
West Region Treaty 2 and 4 Health Services is hosting an event at CN Park from 11 to noon, which will be followed by the grand opening of the Cultural Wellness Centre from noon until 3.
The Elbert Chartrand Friendship Center in Swan River is hosting their National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Walk beginning at 10:30 am.
There will also be activities at the Winnipegosis Youth Centre from 1-4 pm, and throughout the day on the Ebb & Flow First Nation.
