The smell of sage and sweetgrass floated in the air Monday over a mostly sombre ceremony to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and remember those who survived — and the thousands who didn't.

Canada marks the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation today. The day is a time to honour and remember Indigenous children who died at residential schools, the survivors, their families and communities.

A sea of orange shirts made up the crowd of several events in Regina on Monday. Orange Shirt Day is recognized nationally, to reflect on truth and reconciliation efforts across Canada.