National Day of Truth and Reconciliation; Pending Alberta teachers strike

What this episode covers

Canadians marked the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation today. David Akin reports on the ceremony in Ottawa; and the message from Canada's first Indigenous governor general, Mary Simon. Melissa Ridgen looks at how some people are in denial over the reality of Canada's residential schools. And Neetu Garcha meets with two Indigenous entrepreneurs who are reclaiming their culture through cuisine. In the U.S., hundreds of American military leaders were abruptly summoned to Virginia for a meeting today with U.S. President Donald Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Jackson Proskow looks at how Trump and Hegseth outlined their vision, including the idea of using some cities as "training grounds"; and their message to generals and admirals who disagreed. Trump has given an ultimatum to Hamas to accept his 20-point Gaza peace plan. Vincent McAviney has reaction from both Israelis and Palestinians about the proposal. And in Alberta, Skylar Peters reports on the looming teachers strike; and how the provincial government says it plans to support parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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