09/30/2026
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as : Every Child Matters. It is a day to reflect on and honour residential school Survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home.
For the Region, this is an opportunity to reflect on our reconciliation journey and consider how we can continue to learn, listen, and take meaningful action as an organization.
For non-Indigenous people, today is also a call to listen to and amplify Indigenous voices. There are many ways to show your support:
- Learn about Indigenous Peoples’ connections to the land
- Explore Indigenous literature and stories
- Support Indigenous artists and creators
- Have meaningful conversations with family, friends, and colleagues
- Challenge racism and discriminatory behaviour
- Commit to continued learning, personal growth, and allyship
- Participate in a local event
We encourage you to learn more by reading the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action at nctr.ca, and by learning about Phyllis Webstad’s story and the significance of the orange shirt at https://orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story.html. For additional resources, visit rapwr.ca
For anyone experiencing pain or distress related to their residential school experience, the National Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24/7 at 1-866-925-4419. More information is available at https://sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/158197122.
This year’s artwork was created by Kevin George (red-road-artistry-apparel.myshopify.com), an Anishinaabe and Nehiyaw artist from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. We are deeply grateful to Kevin for sharing his artistry and creativity with us, and for contributing this beautiful piece to our recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
