Federal government creates statutory holiday recognizing the tragic legacy of residential schools

Bonnyville Native Friendship Centre program coordinator Alania Sanregret feels the federal government’s announcement of a statutory holiday to honour the survivors of residential schools is a step in the right direction, however there’s a long way to go when it comes to educating the public about the role Canada played in residential schools.

“Indigenous people have been integral to the creation of Canada, and they haven’t been treated so fairly by the federal government,” expressed Sanregret.