Saint John is invited to take part in a Healing Walk for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday.

The day honours the experiences of Indigenous peoples who were impacted by the residential school system.

Saint John is working with First Nations Storytellers, Double Curve Media, and Indigenous community leaders to host the walk.

“The Healing Walk is a reminder that the legacy of residential schools continues to impact Indigenous communities across Canada,” the city said in a news release.

“It also highlights the importance of listening to and supporting Indigenous voices in the ongoing process of healing and reconciliation.”

The walk will take place at the Great Canadian Trail in Rockwood Park starting at 1 p.m. Saturday.

It is free of charge and open to the public. Participants are encouraged to wear orange and bring a hand drum if they have one.

An estimated 1,500 residents took part in the first Healing Walk that was held in 2021.