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THURSDAY OCTOBER 14, 2021 PM40050478 Visit us online at www.waterloochronicle.ca 534 Hespeler Rd. cAMBriDGe (across from Starbucks) 519-624-9220 885 Glasgow St. KiTcHeNer (corner of Fischer-Hallmanischer-Hallmanischer & Glasgow) 519-741-1233 • Eye Glasses • Prescription Sunglasses • Contact Lenses 3 for 1 WE DirECt BiLL! See store for detailsCelebrating 33 Years, Thank You! BOOK YOUR EYE EXAM with us and receive 1 FREE ANTI-GLARE COATING on a new eyeglass purchase CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Like many people, Bangishimo marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 by remembering the thousands of children who died in the former residential school system and lis- tening to the stories of survivors. During an interview with the Waterloo Chronicle, the co-found- er of the K-W O:se Kenhionhata- :tie Land Back Camp noted their mother's role with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a survivor, a walk with the Healing of the Seven Generations as well as a candlelight vigil and sacred fire near the playground area or- ganized by camp members. Members of the camp say they endured repeated verbal attacks and vandalism while occupying a portion of the Laurel Creek Con- servation Area in Waterloo this past season, not unlike they did while stationed in Victoria Park and Waterloo Park in 2020. Despite an agreement in place with the Grand River Conserva- tion Authority, Bangishimo said the government agency did little to publicly acknowledge it or sup- LAND BACK CAMP IN SEARCH OF A SAFER SPACE See 'IT', page 5 BILL JACKSON bjackson@torstar.cabjackson@torstar.cab Land Back Camp will be moving on from its current location in the Laurelwood Conservation Area. Facebook photo CRIME TRAFFIC WEATHERWEATHERWEATHER R E A D T H E N E W S A S IT H A P P E N S A T W A T E R LO O C H R O N IC LE .C A