National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Habitat Red Deer would like to take time to recognize the significant and tragic impact and ongoing legacy that residential schools have on Indigenous families and communities. We take this day to honour the children of residential schools, both survivors and those who sadly never returned to their families. We believe everyone must remember the children, speak the truth, and work towards reconciliation through actions and learning both today and all year round.

We invite our partners, volunteers, and supporters to observe this day by participating in activities and education related to Truth and Reconciliation, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.

For additional educational resources, visit:

• Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

• Truth and Reconciliation Reports

• Legacy of Hope Foundation

• Orange Shirt Society

• Voices of the Land

• Red Deer Public Library Diverse Voices Indigenous Portal

• GOA Reconciliation in Alberta

Local Red Deer Organizations:

• Red Deer Native Friendship Society

• Urban Indigenous Voices Society

• Metis Nation of Alberta

Support

• Former Residential School Students: 1-800-721-0066

• Supports for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

• 24-hour Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642

• First Nations & Indian Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310

• Native Youth Hotline 1-877-209-1266ry