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How one school marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Schools across Alberta marked Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this year on September 30. At E. G. Wahlstrom School in Slave Lake, the students and staff came together to recognize this day. The students worked with the school’s Indigenous education coach to make moccasins. Students then observed an Honour Song sung by the Indigenous education coach. Finally, students hung the moccasins they created on the fence along the school yard. 

Moccasin's made by students hang on a chain link fence
PHOTOS: Jamie Green, Grade 5 teacher, E. G. Wahlstrom School