Today we recognize the first national day for Truth and Reconciliation.
We invite everyone to reflect on the ongoing consequences of the residential school system and how we can all participate in the calls to actions from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The Vlaad and Company team stands in solidarity with all the survivors and families that have been affected adversely due to the horrors of this system.
We encourage you to visit any of the following links to learn more about the devastating reality of the residential schools in Canada and how we can honour the first national day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Learn more about why Canada is marking September 30, 2021 as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here.
Read about The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and their 94 Calls to Action towards the Canadian Government.
Read Eddy Charlie’s story about time spent at Kuper Island Residential School.
5 things you can do on Truth and Reconciliation Day. Learn more, here.
Use this map to discover and recognize which Indigenous territories, languages and treaties exist where you currently live.
Learn from Residential school survivors on how to honour this National Day of Truth and Reconciliation here.
Continue to learn about residential schools by checking out this list of 48 books written by Indigenous authors.
Watch the CBC documentary, “We Know the Truth: Stories to Inspire Reconciliation” to hear the stories from brave residential school survivors.
Show your support by donating to Indigenous charities in your area. Click here to find charities near you.
Understand “How survivors fought to create Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.” Click Here.
