On the evening of July 1, as the sun sets upon Golden Lake, west of Ottawa, hundreds of candles will illuminate the shoreline to light the way home for the spirits of children who never returned from residential schools.

The Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation are calling it Light Up the Lake, an evening of healing ceremonies and reflection.

"We're going to have our big drums on the shores of Golden Lake and we will be singing healing songs and sharing our songs with all our neighbours across the lake," said spokesperson Lisa Meness.

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