National Truth And Reconciliation Day

• Indigenous representation in health care improving – but ‘enormous gaps’ remain

  Among the calls to action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, some are focused specifically on health care. What progress has been made?

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2023
  
• Inside the push to end ‘birth evacuations’ in Indigenous communities

  The practice of "birth evacuation," was put in place by the federal government decades ago, with the intention of reducing infant mortality rates, according to a 2021 study.

  Health

  Sep 29, 2023
  
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• Students plant orange flags to honour Shubenacadie residential school survivors

  More than 500 students gathered at a former residential school to plant 15,000 orange flags in memory of those who went to the former Shubenacadie Residential School.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
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• Indigenous artists contributing to truth and reconciliation through music and dance

  "Getting out art out there it’s making turtle island, and Canada, and America a lot more of a beautiful place to live,” said Quinton "Yung Trybez" Nyce.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2022
• Full day of activities happening in Guelph for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  City staff will be wearing orange shirts, events are taking place at the museum, and there will be art installations at the University of Guelph on Sept. 30.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2022
• Where you can mark Orange Shirt Day in Winnipeg

  Orange Shirt Day is on Friday and there are many ways people can mark the day in the city.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2022
• Dozens gather to celebrate Manitoba’s Indigenous languages

  It's an opportunity for some to learn, and an opportunity for others to share their knowledge of the seven Indigenous languages spoken in Manitoba.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2022
• Canadian flag raised to full mast ahead of lowering on Indigenous Veterans Day

  The flags will be hoisted again at sunset on Monday so they can be lowered on Remembrance Day to honour Canada's veterans and war dead.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2021
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• Father and son podcast launches on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  A new podcast launched on Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation features a father and son having a conversation about residential schools and family history.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2021
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• Nova Scotia to recognize September 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day

  Nova Scotia will officially recognize Sept. 30 as annual Truth and Reconciliation Day beginning in 2021.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2021