Grey County recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 30, Grey County recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. To honour the victims and survivors of residential schools, flags at Grey County locations will be lowered to half-mast and the Every Child Matters flag will be flown.

“Grey County is committed to doing our part to honour the truth of the past and create opportunities to educate the community about the history and legacy of the residential school system,” said Grey County Warden Selwyn Hicks. “I encourage all in Grey County to take time this day to learn about the past by attending a local reconciliation event in our community.”

Information on local Truth and Reconciliation events can be found at greyroots.com/truth. This resource page shares first-person stories of Residential School survivors, details of a new art display, Saukiing Anishnaabekiing presents Our Stories, that brings Anishinaabe creation and reconciliation stories to the permanent gallery, and links to other online education sources. The Indigenous history stories and resources shared through Grey Roots Museum & Archives have been informed by an Indigenous Advisory Circle composed of representatives from Saugeen First Nation and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation.

Grey County offices remain open on September 30. 

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For more information contact Rob Hatten, communications manager, at rob.hatten [at] grey.ca (rob[dot]hatten[at]grey[dot]ca) or call 519-373-1592.