Coming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be on September 30. That makes September a good month for Canadians to learn more about this important day and the significance of reconciliation in Canada.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada's final report and 94 Calls to Action. The TRC was established to document the history and impact of residential schools and to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. While progress has been made, many of the Calls to Action remain unfulfilled, highlighting the ongoing work needed for true reconciliation.

Here are some resources as recommended by Indspire, a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada.

Visit Canadian Heritage’s site for information on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  Tune in to All My Relations, a podcast that explores Indigenous identity and relationships with land, place, nation, non-human relatives, and one another.  Enroll in Indigenous Canada, a free course offered by the University of Alberta that explores Indigenous histories and issues in Canada.  Watch Bringing Our Children Home: Reflecting On Our Shared History, a video series hosted by Reconciliation Canada. Learn from expert panellists as they examine reconciliation in Canada and explore ideas that are shaping the future of our country.