09/30/2026
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a time to remember the children who never returned home and to honour survivors and their families. Reconciliation is rooted in the courage to listen, the humility to acknowledge past and ongoing harms, and an unwavering commitment to upholding the truth while confronting denialism in all forms.
There are many ways to engage in the ongoing work of Truth and Reconciliation.
This year consider:
Learning and listening: Use the resources and free virtual programming offered by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), including the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation gathering on Parliament Hill, or consider joining many of the gatherings being held across the country which are listed via the link in bio.
Read and reflect: Read The Shine Network Institute’s (The Shine Network Institute) Gikendamowin Initiative Report, which identifies the intersectional nature of barriers faced by Indigenous women and outlines a strategy that can be used to strengthen their recruitment, retention, and advancement in the screen sector.
Watch Indigenous-led content: Explore the Office’s “Watch Indigenous” collection and support films and stories created, written, directed and conceived by Indigenous screen creators.
Let us honour this day in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples today and every day, committing ourselves to the essential, ongoing work of truth-telling and meaningful reconciliation.
