National Day of Truth and Reconcilliation

This past June, the federal government passed legislation designating September 30th as a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools in Canada. This new statutory holiday applies to all federally-regulated business and many provinces are following suit with their own legislation. While not the case in Ontario where CAGP is incorporated, we believe this is an important day to recognize and acknowledge.

Accordingly, the CAGP office will be closed on September 30th to recognize the importance of this day. The call for a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is part of the 94 calls to action issued by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Regardless of your province or employer's position on this day, we encourage you to engage with the following resources:

• Indigenous Canada MOOC offered via the University of Alberta (FREE)
• Remember Me: A National Day of Remembrance (Ottawa and live-streamed)
• Kìyàbadj Kidandanizimin. We are still here (online event)
• One Day's Pay: Campaign by The Circle #ReflectThenAct
• Read the 94 Calls to Action
• Write to your MP to urge then to push for action on the TRC recommendations (template)
• Learn more about The Circle’s Philanthropic Community Declaration
• ORANGE SHIRT DAY: Every Child Matters (online videos to educate yourself)
• They Came for the Children by The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
• First Contact. APTN Documentary series
• Reconciliation Canada toolkits