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Andrew Knack
@andrewknack.bsky.social

Today, our city welcomed Prime Minister Mark Carney to Fort Edmonton Park to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For generations, Edmonton has been a place of abundance, kinship and shared responsibility.

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Andrew Knack
@andrewknack.bsky.social

And yet, we also know it holds the weight of painful truths. The Edmonton Residential School was one of at least 26 residential schools across Alberta, more than in any other province or territory. The closure of these schools did not end their legacy of harm.

Andrew Knack
@andrewknack.bsky.social

Today, we honour all those whose lives and families were affected by the residential school system. We must always remember that Edmonton was built on the wisdom and teachings of Indigenous peoples. It is a privilege to have their continued guidance, experience and friendship as our city grows.