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Ombudsman’s message for Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30, 2021
Today is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day to remember and commemorate the thousands of Indigenous children who were taken away from their communities and forced to attend residential schools – and the many who never returned home. (TORONTO, September 29, 2021) Today is the first National Day for […]
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Read MoreBMO announces donation for Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Fund
September 29 2021 BMO announces donation for Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Centre Community Support Fund The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) hosted by the University of Manitoba will receive a $250,000 donation from BMO in support of the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak (“I remember them”) Centre Community Support Fund. As a national and Indigenous-led fund, the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Fund is […]
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Read MoreChief Denise Stonefish’s letter to the editor of a local newspaper on September 30th’s National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Read More: https://www.aiai.on.ca/letter-to-the-editor/ NT4
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Read MoreSeptember 30—a time for reflection and commemoration for the City of Guelph
Guelph, Ont., September 27, 2021— The federal government’s designation of September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation gives the City an opportunity to bring municipal employees and the community together to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process. The City […]
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Read MoreBarrie to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Barrie, ON – The City of Barrie will commemorate Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 by supporting community events, while promoting education and awareness. There will be learning opportunities available for residents, as well as City staff, to ensure that the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools are never […]
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Read MoreQIA and NTI invite the public to join them for a walk to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
September 29, 2021 PSA: QIA and NTI invite the public to join them for a walk to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. DATE ISSUED: September 30th, 2021 – 1PM Four Corners Iqaluit EVENT: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Walk Iqaluit, Nunavut – QIA and NTI are inviting members of the public […]
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Read MoreNorthumberland County raises ‘Every Child Matters’ flag ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Cobourg, ON – September 27, 2021 – Northumberland County has today raised the orange ‘Every Child Matters’ flag on the community flagpole at 555 Courthouse Road, leading up to the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2021. At the September 15 meeting of County Council, Council proclaimed September 30 as National […]
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Read MoreCity of Sault Ste. Marie commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to commemorate the history and legacy of Residential Schools in Canada. The day is an opportunity to learn and reflect on the country’s history and honour the survivors, their families and the communities as called for by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Indigenous leaders. […]
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Read MoreDistrict of Tofino: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
TOFINO, B.C. – The District of Tofino is committed to truth and reconciliation and recognizes the essential work of supporting a journey of reconciliation with Tla-o-qui-aht, Ahousaht, and Hesquiaht First Nations, to repair, foster, and strengthen the relationships between First Nations and non-First Nation peoples. As part of this commitment, and following the Federal Government’s […]
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Read MoreTruth and Reconciliation Day: Keep the Conversation Going!
“The colour orange has always reminded me of that and how my feelings didn’t matter, how no one cared and how I felt like I was worth nothing. All of us little children were crying and no one cared.” Phyllis Jack Webstad September 30th marks the first year that the National Day of Truth and […]
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