Truth and reconciliation moved from page to practice, and Saskatchewan played its part.
In late June 2021, following confirmation of unmarked graves at former residential school sites, communities across Saskatchewan came together. They held vigils, healing walks, and created orange‑shirt memorials. Provincial and First Nations leaders declared June 2021 a month of remembrance and commitment. Flags flew at half‑mast at the Legislative Building and schools paused lessons for reflection. Those events deepened national awareness of residential‑school legacies and renewed calls for action.
They remain a solemn reminder that Saskatchewan’s story includes voices, once silenced, finally being heard.
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100 Years of Saskatchewan History
This article is part of a series that celebrates both the history of Saskatchewan and the 100th anniversary of one of Saskatchewan's most storied radio stations. For more key moments from the last 100 years, visit the CKRM timeline.
