National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
Image above: Among the various visual elements illustrating Indigenous cultures, the circle is at the centre, which represents being together in spirit of reconciliation. The orange colour represents truth-telling and healing. The pathway represents the road to reconciliation. First Nations, Inuit and Métis are represented in the image.
Description of the three icons
The eagle to represent First Nations
The narwhal to represent Inuit
The beaded flower to represent Métis
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. at LCCI 2023
All during the week of September 25 - 29 during lunch period we will be offering a video each day to highlight Indigenous issues in Canada. Mindful colouring stations will also be available . Check out the books and other displays organized by our library volunteers to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and help pave our path to reconciliation at LPCI.
Resources to Explore
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Canada)
About the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Downie Wenjack) Recommended Resources
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Ontario)
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Toronto)
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
FNMIEAO Newsletter - September 30
Urban Indigenous Education Centre (TDSB)
To discover many videos, articles and images to support your lessons please search TDSB Virtual Library.