Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Monday, September 30, marks the fourth , also known as . This day was created to promote awareness of Canada’s Residential School System, in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission鈥檚 Call to Action #80 鈥� to honour survivors, their families, and communities.
Commemorating the tragic history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital step in reconciliation. People wear orange to remember and mourn the children who never came home from residential schools. The last federally-run residential school, the Gordon Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan, closed in 1996.
The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) encourages its staff to take this opportunity to remember and recognize the legacy of residential schools through reflection, learning, and participation.
Events and Resources
There are many events to mark the day and resources to explore, including the following:
- Sunrise ceremony at (Woodstock) (September 30 @ 7 am), hosted by
- (September 30, 6 am – 6 pm)
- (speakers and resources)
- (interactive web map)
- (free, online course)
We encourage everyone to make a commitment to take personal acts of reconciliation and will continue, as an organization, to expand and strengthen our relationships with the local First Nations communities.