🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

On September 30, Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This day honours Survivors, families, and communities impacted by residential schools, and remembers the children who never returned home.

It is also a time to reflect on the “Truth” in Truth and Reconciliation and to check in on Canada’s progress on the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

At MPDA, we recognize that reconciliation is an ongoing journey. Our engagement with Indigenous communities includes outreach through social media, in-person meetings, presentations to Chiefs’ organizations, and accessible training opportunities. These are small but important steps in building stronger relationships based on respect, listening, and shared learning.

Resources to Learn and Reflect
Here are a few ways you can take action today and everyday:

Events: Attend community gatherings and ceremonies taking place across Manitoba.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-orange-shirt-day-events-2025-1.7645877

Education Resources: Explore the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (https://nctr.ca/about/history-of-the-trc/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-of-canada-calls-to-action/), the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, and the Orange Shirt Society. (https://nctr.ca/education/teaching-resources/residential-school-history/)

Podcasts & Stories: Listen to voices of Indigenous Peoples through podcasts. https://theconversation.com/we-curated-a-podcast-playlist-for-you-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-239669