Published Sep 30, 2025Last updated 15 hours ago 1 minute readSome women in Eskasoni First Nation made orange ribbon skirts for Tuesday’s walk to the Residential School Monument. Above, standing above the beautiful waterfront vista in their home community, are Lacey Young, Irena Whitall, Terileigh Gould, Audrey Johnson and Alyssia Jeddore. Jeddore’s daughter, Alivia Jeddore stands in front. All five First Nation communities in Unama’ki (Cape Breton) held special ceremonies on Sept. 30, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation also known as Orange Shirt Day. ROSEMARY GODIN/Cape Breton PostArticle contentOn Tuesday, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, was commemorated. Events were held at various First Nation communities across Unama’ki (Cape Breton).THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe province will mark Treaty Day in Nova Scotia on October 1. Treaty Day is also the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month.Article contentArticle contentPhotos below from Rosemary Godin, the Local Journalism Initiative reporter for the Cape Breton Post, a position funded by the federal government.Article content People gathered in Eskasoni on a sunny Sept. 30 to honour children and survivors of Residential Schools in Canada. Above, Jolita Stevens and Doreen Poulette led the walk holding a banner that ended at the community’s Residential School Monument. The banner says: Every Child Matters (is cared about) in Mi’kmaq. Speakers thanked people for coming out to mark the day, including Chief Leroy Denny and MP Jaime Battiste. ROSEMARY GODIN/Cape Breton PostArticle content A walk to the Residential School Memorial Monument in Eskasoni Tuesday was just one part of the way the First Nation honoured the memory of Residential School survivors and those who never did come home. Above, school survivor Gloria Gould spoke about some of her experience at school, including the regret that she lost her Mi’kmaq language within one year. She was happy to say that she has since once again become a fluent speaker of her language. ROSEMARY GODIN/Cape Breton PostArticle contentArticle content
IN PHOTOS: Truth and Reconciliation Day across Cape Breton/Unama’ki
