{"id":259487,"date":"2025-09-29T16:27:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T20:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/?p=259487"},"modified":"2025-09-29T16:27:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T20:27:38","slug":"national-day-for-truth-reconciliation-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/living\/life-in-canada\/national-day-for-truth-reconciliation-canada","title":{"rendered":"What is the National Day for Truth &amp; Reconciliation in Canada?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>September 30<\/strong> marks Canada\u2019s <strong>National Day for Truth and Reconciliation<\/strong>, also known as <strong>Orange Shirt Day<\/strong>. This day honours <strong>Indigenous survivors of residential schools<\/strong> and remembers the children who never returned home. For newcomers to Canada, September 30 is a powerful opportunity to learn about the country\u2019s Indigenous history and understand how reconciliation shapes Canadian society today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-off-white \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>Fast Fact:<\/strong> More than <strong>150,000 Indigenous children<\/strong> attended residential schools across Canada between the 1870s and 1990s (Government of Canada).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-story-behind-orange-shirt-day\">The Story Behind Orange Shirt Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Orange Shirt Day began in <strong>2013<\/strong> as a grassroots movement inspired by <strong>Phyllis Webstad<\/strong>, a residential school survivor from British Columbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At six years old, Phyllis arrived at her residential school wearing a new orange shirt her grandmother had bought for her. It was taken away, and she never saw it again. The orange shirt now symbolizes <strong>the loss of identity, culture, and dignity<\/strong> that Indigenous children experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"\" class=\"\">\n        <iframe class=\"w-full mx-auto aspect-video\" style=\"max-width: 900px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E3vUqr01kAk\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-off-white \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>Every Child Matters<\/strong> \u2014 this phrase reminds Canadians that all children deserve safety, love, and respect.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-day-matters-for-all-canadians-including-newcomers\">Why This Day Matters for All Canadians, Including Newcomers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone living in Canada, including newcomers, the <strong>National Day for Truth and Reconciliation<\/strong> is an opportunity to reflect, show respect, and learn.  It\u2019s a reminder that understanding Indigenous history helps build a more inclusive future for everyone who calls Canada home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-National-Day-for-Truth-Reconciliation-in-Canada-Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"A crosswalk is painted orange with white feathers to honour the survivors of residential schools in Canada on the Day for National Truth and Reconciliation Day.\" class=\"wp-image-283025\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/09\/29152222\/What-is-the-National-Day-for-Truth-Reconciliation-in-Canada-Image-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/09\/29152222\/What-is-the-National-Day-for-Truth-Reconciliation-in-Canada-Image-2-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/09\/29152222\/What-is-the-National-Day-for-Truth-Reconciliation-in-Canada-Image-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A crosswalk is painted orange with white feathers to show solidarity for truth and reconciliation in Canada. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-involved\">How to get involved:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn about the history of residential schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend community events or ceremonies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support Indigenous-led businesses and artists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear orange to show solidarity and remembrance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-truth-and-reconciliation-a-national-commitment\">Truth and Reconciliation: A National Commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2015, Canada\u2019s <strong>Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)<\/strong> released <strong>94 Calls to Action<\/strong> to help redress the legacy of residential schools. These actions focus on education, justice, and commemoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To honour this commitment, <strong>Parliament passed Bill C-5 in 2021<\/strong>, officially recognizing <strong>September 30<\/strong> as a <strong>federal statutory holiday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-off-white \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>As of 2025, <strong>6 provinces and territories<\/strong> (British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut) officially observe the day as a statutory holiday.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-canadians-observe-orange-shirt-day\">How Canadians Observe Orange Shirt Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Across Canada, people honour the day in meaningful ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wear orange:<\/strong> To show support for survivors and their families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attend memorials or educational events:<\/strong> Local communities, schools, and universities hold gatherings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reflect and learn:<\/strong> Many Canadians take time to read the TRC Calls to Action or visit Indigenous cultural centres.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch the National Broadcast:<\/strong> <em>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aptn.ca\/media-centre\/shows\/remembering-the-children-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation<\/a>\u201d<\/em> airs annually on APTN and other broadcasters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-off-white \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Every year, <strong>the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill<\/strong> and landmarks across Canada are lit orange in solidarity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-truth-and-reconciliation-events-across-canada\">Truth and Reconciliation Events Across Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, communities nationwide host events to educate and unite Canadians in reflection and reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ottawa-ontario\">Ottawa, Ontario<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parliament Hill and government buildings are illuminated orange.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National commemorative broadcast: <em>\u201cRemembering the Children.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-National-Day-for-Truth-and-Reconciliation-in-Canada-Image-3-.jpg\" alt=\"Indigenous children wearing traditional regalia at the Calgary Stampede in Alberta.\" class=\"wp-image-283027\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/09\/29152832\/What-is-the-National-Day-for-Truth-and-Reconciliation-in-Canada-Image-3-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/09\/29152832\/What-is-the-National-Day-for-Truth-and-Reconciliation-in-Canada-Image-3--512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/09\/29152832\/What-is-the-National-Day-for-Truth-and-Reconciliation-in-Canada-Image-3--768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Indigenous children are dressed in traditional regalia. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-winnipeg-manitoba\">Winnipeg, Manitoba<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scoinc.mb.ca\/orangeshirtday2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Chiefs&#8217; Organization<\/a><\/strong> 5th Annual Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk and Pow Wow at the RBC Convention Centre. Free event featuring intertribal dance specials, drums, and arts and crafts. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-calgary-alberta\">Calgary, Alberta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucalgary.ca\/indigenous\/orange-shirt-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Calgary<\/a> &amp; Calgary Public Library:<\/strong> Workshops, ceremonies, and public learning sessions about the history of residential schools, intergenerational trauma, and Indigenous resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-toronto-ontario\">Toronto, Ontario<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>City Hall flags at half-mast; the Toronto sign illuminated orange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Community events and storytelling sessions across the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vancouver-british-columbia\">Vancouver, British Columbia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forestry.ubc.ca\/events\/2025-intergenerational-march-to-commemorate-orange-shirt-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>University of British Columbia:<\/strong> <\/a>Intergenerational March and educational sessions for families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-september-30-a-statutory-holiday-in-canada\">Is September 30 a Statutory Holiday in Canada?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all provinces and territories recognize September 30 as a paid <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/living\/life-in-canada\/statutory-holidays-in-canada\">statutory holiday<\/a>. Here\u2019s the current breakdown (2025):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-off-white \" style=\" padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>PROVINCE\/<br>TERRITORY<\/th><th>STAT HOLIDAY<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Federal Employees<\/td><td>Yes, applies to federally regulated industries (i.e. banks)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>British Columbia<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prince Edward Island<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manitoba<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nunavut<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yukon<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Northwest Territories<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador<\/td><td>*No, observed as a commemorative day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*Even if not a statutory holiday, schools and communities across these provinces host learning events and reflection activities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-newcomers-can-participate-in-reconciliation\">How Newcomers Can Participate in Reconciliation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving to Canada means joining a nation that continues to learn from its past. Participating in reconciliation activities helps build cultural awareness and shows respect for Indigenous communities. Here&#8217;s how you can show support and build understanding in simple, respectful ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1. Learn and reflect: <\/strong> Read about <em>Truth and Reconciliation <\/em>and take time on September 30 to think about what it means to you. <br><strong>2. Connect: <\/strong> Visit local Indigenous cultural centres or events.<br><strong>3. Share<\/strong>: Talk with friends and family about why <em>Every Child Matters.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-about-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation\">FAQs about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-the-orange-shirt-symbolize\">What does the orange shirt symbolize?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of identity and culture experienced by Indigenous children forced into residential schools. It\u2019s a symbol of resilience and hope for healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-the-same-as-orange-shirt-day\">Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation the same as Orange Shirt Day?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They are closely connected. Orange Shirt Day began in 2013 as a grassroots movement and later inspired the creation of the federal holiday in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-newcomers-or-non-indigenous-canadians-participate\">Can newcomers or non-Indigenous Canadians participate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Everyone in Canada can participate, learn, and reflect on the meaning of reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-i-learn-more-about-indigenous-history-in-canada\">How can I learn more about Indigenous history in Canada?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca\/eng\/1524506203836\/1557512859985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reconciliation Information for Newcomers to Canada<\/a>, explore the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/nctr.ca\/about\/history-of-the-trc\/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-of-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Truth and Reconciliation Commission<\/a><\/em> website, or attend community workshops.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-is-the-National-Day-for-Truth-and-Reconciliation-Image-4.jpg\" alt=\"Three young Indigenous children walking along a path, holding hands and wearing wearing traditional regalia. The photo represents truth and reconciliation.\" class=\"wp-image-283030\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/09\/29153217\/What-is-the-National-Day-for-Truth-and-Reconciliation-Image-4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/09\/29153217\/What-is-the-National-Day-for-Truth-and-Reconciliation-Image-4-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/09\/29153217\/What-is-the-National-Day-for-Truth-and-Reconciliation-Image-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>September 30 is a time to listen, learn, and remember. For newcomers and long-time Canadians alike, acknowledging this day is a step toward understanding, healing, and unity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":283033,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[295],"tags":[558],"class_list":["post-259487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-life-in-canada","tag-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>National Day for Truth &amp; Reconciliation | Why it Matters<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sept 30 is Canada&#039;s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 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