National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at 91��ɫ

Holding Space for Learning, Action, and Healing

This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 91��ɫ invites the community to come together to honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on our shared responsibilities in advancing reconciliation. &�Բ��;

Community members are invited to engage in learning, reflection, healing, and meaningful dialogue. The many events held throughout the month of September create opportunities to consider how reconciliation manifests in our learning, teaching, research, professional practice, daily work, and personal lives. &�Բ��;

On September 30 at 10am the 91��ɫ community will gather for a panel discussion exploring reconciliation in action. For those attending in person at Keele campus, the panel is followed by the opportunity to spend time in community and reflection while enjoying refreshments and the Heart Garden installation at Skennen'kó:wa Gamig. &�Բ��;

We invite all members of the 91��ɫ community to engage with us as we hold space for truth, remembrance, healing, connection and reconciliation. &�Բ��;

Learn more about University events.

Read our Land Acknowledgement.

Events:

Community Reflections on Reconciliation

Community members are invited to reflect on how reconciliation affects or is incorporated into their learning, teaching, research, professional practice, daily work or personal lives. Reflections will be used as part of a Heart Garden installation on September 30 after the University event at Skennen’kó:wa Gamig. Hearts will be available at some in person events for community members to write reflections upon themselves; they can also be submitted through this website.

91��ɫ Bookstore

We invite everyone to join the journey toward education and reconciliation by purchasing and wearing an orange shirt. The 91��ɫ Bookstore is a committed partner of the Orange Shirt Society, which will benefit from proceeds from the sale of the orange shirts.

91��ɫ Libraries

The 91��ɫ Libraries team has curated a collection of books you are invited to read as you learn about and reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Resources

Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission ()
Read the (), the () and the () that responds to the final report.
Read the () from the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society.
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The Assembly of First Nations:

is a course from First Nations University of Canada, with partners BMO and Reconciliation Education and is available free to the public until September 2025.
University of Alberta course: is a 12-lesson massive open online course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada. From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores key issues facing Indigenous Peoples today from a historical and critical perspective, highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free.

Toronto Public Library  &�Բ��;

Indigenous Voices

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Art Gallery of Ontario  &�Բ��;

CBC Gem  &�Բ��;

CBC Books:

First Nation Communities Read or purchase bundles through

Get more ideas from the book , available through the 91��ɫ Libraries

Watch an episode of

Listen to a podcast – open our compilation

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) – New Resources Hub

First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)

Donate to a 91��ɫ Indigenous-specific scholarship or bursary.
Support an Indigenous Business
Write to elected representatives.
Attend Indigenous community events with respect and openness.
Read books, watch films or television programs and view art by Indigenous Peoples.

Support is available for survivors and those affected through the Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society at 1-800-721-0066 or on the 24-hour crisis line at 1-866-925-4419. You can also visit their website .
91��ɫ’s serves all 91��ɫ community members by empowering survivors and providing access to needed supports. The Centre staff are available 24 hours a day at 416-736-5211
There are a variety of supports available to the 91��ɫ community listed on the Well-being at 91��ɫ website.

IRSSS Services: Counselling, therapy, healing, coaching, workshops, traditional healing methods/medicines, etc.
Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (available 24 hours, in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut)
Health Canada Help Line: 1-866-925-4419
Health Canada’s Northern Region: 1-800-464-8106
NWAC Elder Support Line Canada Wide: (M-F 9am-11am, 1pm-3pm): 888-664-7808
Métis National Council – Verification & Citizenship Resources
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK)
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)

Live Streams

Past Events:

2025 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Commemorative Event

September 30, 2025

2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Speaker Reflections Panel

September 28, 2023

2022 Reclaiming and Rewriting Indigenous Histories of the Western Hemisphere (the Americas)

September 29, 2022

2022 Reflecting on the Legacies of Residential Schools: What it means for our present and our futures

September 30, 2022

2021 Reflections on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2021

Feature Films & Documentaries

Download the List compiled by 91��ɫ Libraries. All films are available to view with your Passport 91��ɫ login. There is something for everyone on this list - whether you only have 10 minutes or want to watch a full length feature film like Beans or Indian Horse.