Here's what's happening on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Monday marksthe fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Communities in and around Ottawa are gathering to remember Indigenous children forced to go to residential schools,families that are struggling and communities that are healing.

Here are some of the community eventswe've either seen or been sent.

In Ottawa

Events are planned at Algonquin College, the University of Ottawaand Carleton University.

The Alliance Franaise Ottawa has an exhibit showcasing how young local artists imagine reconciliation.

The Assembly of Seven Generationsis leadingwalking tours downtown between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.about the role of the federal government in Indigenous-Canadian relationships and residential schools.

The First Nations Child & Family Caring Society is hosting activities at Beechwood Cemetery, including walking toursand a screening of Spirit Bear: Echoes of the Past.

Makatew Workshops will hold a ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Diefenbunkerin Carp.

At the Digital Arts Resource Centre, there will be screenings of films made by Indigenous directors.

At 5:30 p.m., the Canadian Museum of Historywill host the official inauguration ofan Indian Residential School Memorial Monument. Admission to the museum is free.

Library and Archives Canada will host Anishinaabeauthor Tanya Talaga for the launch of her book, The Knowing, which explores Canada's history through an Indigenous and personal lens.

The Odawa Native Friendship Centre is screening a documentary called Sugarcane, which follows the gruesome history of a residential school in B.C. There will be a Q&Awith the directorsafterward. Tickets are freeandfirst-come, first-serve.

Certain branches of the Ottawa Public Library will host educational activities.

There is againa special, nationalgatheringon Parliament Hillbeginning at 3 p.m.You can join the crowd in-personor watchlive on CBC.The Peace Tower and Senatewill also bebathed in orange light that evening.

If you want to visit Rideau Hall, there will be a sacred fire built and an opening ceremony at 9 a.m. You can also visit its temporary heart garden dedicated to children who died in residential schools.

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is hosting family-friendly activities and an exhibit of Inuit historystarting at 11 a.m. at100 Wellington St.

In and aroundcommunities

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasneis hosting its community event at Lamoureux Parkin Cornwall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

AnEvery Child Matters Honor Walk starts from the Maniwaki Native Friendship Centre at 10:30 a.m.

Pikwkanagn's event starts at 11 a.m. on its cultural grounds.

The Tyendinaga Native Women's Associationwill host its fourth annual Every Child Matters walk, starting at 12 p.m. at 24 Meadow Dr.

Around the region

Almonte'sMississippi Valley Textile Museum is hosting aReconciliation Through Art event, showcasing Indigenous art and storytelling. Activities are planned all day, but it will kick off with a river walk and offeringat 8 a.m.

In Belleville, you can visitMarket Square for a special ceremony at 11 a.m.

Brockville will honour the day at Hardy Park, where there will be a firekeeper, drumming, teachings, foodand vendors.

At the Bibliothque Donalda-Charronin Gatineau, there will be a virtual reality experience called William 360set up between 4 and 8 p.m. toexperience and learn aboutthe residential school system.

Queen's University in Kingston will mark Monday with a sacred fire at 1:15 p.m. The City of Kingston is also planning to set up orange lights around itsSpringer Market Square.

Renfrew will host a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at Ma-te-Way Park.

There will be a silentWalk of Sorrowand ceremony in Rockland from the corner of Giroux and Laurier streets at3:30 p.m., endingat Parc du Moulin around 4 p.m.

A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available to provide support for survivors and those affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour service at 1-866-925-4419.

Mental health counselling and crisis support is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the Hope for Wellness hotline at 1-855-242-3310 orby online chat.