09/30/2026
September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, remember the children and families affected, and reflect on our shared responsibility to learn from the past and support meaningful reconciliation.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity to listen to Indigenous voices, deepen our understanding of the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, and reflect on the steps we can take to help create a more equitable future. Reconciliation is not a single day of recognition; it is an ongoing commitment that requires understanding, respect and meaningful action.
At the Canadian Medical Foundation, we believe that supporting Indigenous students pursuing medical education is one way to contribute to a future with greater representation in the medical profession.
Through our Bursaries for Indigenous Medical Students, we provide financial assistance to Indigenous students working toward their medical degrees. The cost of medical education can be a significant barrier, and these bursaries help ease some of that financial pressure so students can focus on their studies and their goals of becoming physicians.
We recognize the importance of having Indigenous people represented in medicine and of supporting the next generation of Indigenous physicians as they bring their knowledge, lived experiences and perspectives to the profession. Their contributions can help shape a medical community that better understands and responds to the diverse experiences of the people it serves.
We are proud to continue offering these bursaries and supporting Indigenous medical students as they work toward their futures in medicine.
Today, and throughout the year, we remain committed to learning, reflection and taking meaningful steps toward reconciliation.
Learn more about our Bursaries for Indigenous Medical Students:
https://medicalfoundation.ca/indigenous-medical-students/
