The march, which was organized by Tseshaht First Nation, started at Harbour Quay and ended at the former site of the Alberni Indian Residential School (AIRS).

Many AIRS survivors joined for the march, including several Gitxan people who had travelled all the way from the Hazelton area. Wally Samuel, a residential school survivor and member of Ahousaht First Nation, said AIRS was made up of students from many different nations.

Photo array of the event

https://www.albernivalleynews.com/news/port-alberni-walks-for-truth-and-reconciliation/

Thank you Alberni Valley Times for the article and photos.

Video of event!

https://www.albernivalleynews.com/?jwsource=cl

I had the sad privilege of hearing many, many stories from survivors. Sitting in front of men and women who survived the residential school atrocities is life changing.