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Global National: Sept. 30, 2022 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honoured across Canada

CA, 01 Oct 2022
Special events took place in Canada's capital to mark Canada’s second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Global’s Abigail Bimman has more on the message and meaning behind this federal statutory holiday, also known as Orange Shirt Day.

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