ReconciliACTION

September 30 is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. On this day we honour the children who never returned home, survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Taking time to remember is an important part of moving towards reconciliation.

In 2015, the National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation released the 6 Actions of ReconciliACTION that were developed to assist the public in supporting their work towards Reconciliation. These actions are:

• Learn the history between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples;
• Understand the history and legacy of residential schools;
• Explore the unique intersections we have between treaty, constitutional, Indigenous, and human rights we have in Canada;
• Recognize the rich contributions that Indigenous peoples have made to Canada;
• Take action to address historical injustices and present-day wrongs; and
• Teach others.

Across this land, people will take time to honour this day in a variety of ways, both public and personal. We invite you to share how you will show your support for Residential School Survivors on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.