On September 30, Canada will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and survivors of the residential school system in Canada, their families, and their communities. It is a public commemoration of a tragic and painful history and of the ongoing impacts of residential schools. It is a vital component of the reconciliation process and importantly a day for personal reflection.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed concurrently with Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day which recognizes, raises awareness, and encourages meaningful discussion around the history and legacy of the residential school system in Canada.

Resources

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

• Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022

Indigenous Relations Academy

• Live and self guided training to work effectively with Indigenous Peoples

 Government of Canada

• Indigenous arts, culture, and heritage – begin your learning journey
• Delivering on Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action

 BCCIE Internationalization and Indigenization: Tension and Collaboration Dialogues

• Dialogues on Decolonization for International Education: Part One
• Dialogues on Decolonization for International Education: Part Two
• Dialogues on Decolonization for International Education: Part Three

 BCCIE Intercultural Dialogue Series

• Internationalization and Indigenization: Tensions and Collaborations