Join us to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Gather at The Village for a day of contemplation and learning created in partnership with True North Aid.
Learn about impact of the Residential School system on more than 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Metis children between the late 1800s and 1996.
- Follow the self-guided Reconciliation Walk created by True North Aid to learn more about the Residential School system.
- View art installations created by local and Indigenous artists.
- Take part in reflection and art-based activities.
- Consider how you can follow The Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s 94 Calls to Action in quiet spaces located around the village.
We encourage you to wear an orange shirt while participating in this day of education and remembrance.
No charge for admission.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
On September 30th, Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day intentionally held in September to mark the time of year when Indigenous children were taken from their homes and forced to attend residential schools.
Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities. Public commemoration of the tragic history and ongoing impacts of residential schools within Indigenous communities is a vital component of the reconciliation process. TRCA is honouring the importance of the day by taking time to reflect, listen, and learn about the history of the residential school system in Canada.
True North Aid is a registered charity that provides practical humanitarian assistance at the request of northern remote Indigenous communities across Canada. Their work, including the Reconciliation Walk, is guided by Indigenous advisors.