09/30/2026
🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today, we pause to remember the children who never came home, to honour the Survivors of residential schools, and to hold space for the families, communities, and generations affected by this enduring legacy.
We recognize that for many, today is a day of grief, reflection, and remembrance. It is also a reminder that reconciliation is not just about acknowledging the past. It is about listening, learning, and taking meaningful steps toward a future built on respect, understanding, and equity.
As respiratory therapists, we have the privilege of caring for people during some of their most vulnerable moments. With that privilege comes a responsibility to foster culturally safe and compassionate care, and to continue learning from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and communities.
At the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario, we stand with Indigenous Peoples in honouring the children, supporting Survivors, and recognizing the strength, resilience, and wisdom of Indigenous communities. We are committed to doing our part in advancing reconciliation through reflection, education, and action.
Today, we encourage our members and partners to take time to listen, learn, and reflect on how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in our workplaces, our communities, and our everyday lives.
Every Child Matters.
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