National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. On January 19, 2018, Health Canada hosted a panel discussion with Indigenous leaders and experts to discuss Reconciliation – What Does it Mean? In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presented 94 calls to action, with #87 - #91 addressing sports and reconciliation. The Reconciliation: A Starting Point mobile app is a reference tool for learning about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, including key historical events and examples of reconciliation initiatives.
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