National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Date: Sep 29
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
NDTR

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours residential school survivors, their families, and the children who never made it home. In respect for this day, we are open on Monday, September 30 from 12 - 5 pm.  Free admission all day on Monday, September 30.

We are observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation from Sunday, September 29 to Thursday, October 3 and making space all week in the Atrium on Level 3 for members of the community to read and acknowledge the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and participate in a reflective family activity.

A free screening of the National Film Board of Canada’s short film, Brothers & Sisters, will take place in the theatre on Sunday, September 29 and Monday, September 30.

If you are not able to attend in person, you can learn more about The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation at:

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Canada.ca

What is Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth & Reconciliation? | First Light (firstlightnl.ca)

Health supports are available here: Health Supports – Truth and Reconciliation Week (nctr.ca)

Hope for Wellness Helpline (sac-isc.gc.ca)

Mental health supports available

Former residential school students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada.

Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention.

Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat (Please use Google Chrome).