With the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation taking place on September 30, we join everyone honouring the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. In recognition of the event, BCNPHA’s offices will be closed on October 2.
As an employer and an organization with an advocacy and education mandate, BCNPHA is committed to reconciliation. We are encouraging our staff and everyone else to take some time on September 30 to attend a local event, wear orange or find a meaningful opportunity for personal learning and reflection.
If you are a Survivor and need assistance, the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1–866-925-4419.
Below is a list of events and resources. Please email communications@bcnpha.ca if there is something we should add.
Events in BC
Resources
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada calls to action
Canadian Museum of Human Rights Truth and Reconciliation (permanent exhibition)
Witness Blanket – explore the voices of Survivors who share their experiences
IndigiNews – published stories from Alphonse Little Poplar (Link 1) (Link 2)
Bones of Crows (film coming to CBC)