Parks Canada recognizes the national historic significance of Penman Textile Mill, a site that was once the heart of the Canadian knit goods industry and which played an important role in Canada’s industrial development.
This commemoration is an important part of the Government of Canada’s response to Call to Action 79 in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report.
The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the Amos Indian Residential School, commemorated under the Residential School System National Historic Event
A meeting was held at Forillon National Park to celebrate the award and honour Marie-Laure Rochefort, the first president of the Association of Persons Expropriated from Forillon and their Descendants.