National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sessions

September 30 is the National Day for 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.

Alberta's healthcare agencies will commemorate the day with reflective sessions on Wednesday, September 24.

Session 1: A Future of Hope: Reconciliation Through Intergenerational Healing
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Honouring Life Communities
Virtual Session
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Join us for a virtual panel of youth presenters from Honouring Life Communities as they share their stories and reflections on Truth & Reconciliation and intergenerational healing.

Session 2: Intergenerational Healing Journey (Keynote Program)
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Virtual and In person Session
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Attend In person: RSVP here Foothill Auditorium in the Main Building, Foothills Medical Centre, 1403 29th Street NW, Calgary. (Map)

We gratefully welcome Elder Darryl Brass Jr as our keynote speaker. Elder Darryl Jr will share his personal story of healing from intergenerational trauma and the impacts of residential schools. He is a first-generation survivor whose father, Darryl Sr., attended Residential School. Darryl Jr will share his reflections on intergenerational healing, connection to each other through storytelling and ceremony, and Truth and Reconciliation in present day healthcare. The session closes with a song and drumming with his water drum.

Session 3: Virtual Sharing Circle/Debrief
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Virtual Session
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We recognize this day may be heavy and we want to be aware of vicarious trauma that may surface with staff and participants who attended the day's sessions. We will be facilitating a sharing circle as an opportunity to provide a venue that is safe for those that wish to attend to assist in seeking emotional/mental support in processing uncomfortable thoughts and emotions that have surfaced. This optional session will not be recorded. We welcome all to attend and know we are here to listen.