It is with a spirit of celebration and ceremony that The City of Calgary moves forward in the journey towards Truth and Reconciliation. Through the Indigenous Relations Office, The City is committed to working with the community to educate people about the history of Indigenous people in Calgary and the surrounding areas.

The City recognizes the federally designated National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 by collaborating with Indigenous community groups to support this important annual event. The White Goose Flying Report’s Reconciliation Calls to Action are a priority for The City, including #22: Recognize value of healing practices.

There are many ways to reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day and to learn about the impacts Indian Residential Schools had on the survivors, intergenerational survivors, and the many children that did not survive.

Watch the Livestream at 10 a.m., Friday, September 30 (LINK)
Wear an orange shirt from a local Indigenous vendor to show your allyship and solidarity (see our roundup of local Orange Shirt Day shirt options HERE)
Read the White Goose Flying Report
Review the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Summary Report that identifies 94 Calls to Action to “redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.
Be an ally to the Indigenous community
Participate in one of the many community-led National Truth & Reconciliation events around the city (see our summary of events happening all week, both in person and virtually, HERE)

Join us to commemorate Indian residential school victims, honour survivors and their families, and commit to acting on reconciliation. Remembering the Children.

Friday, September 30, 10 am
at Fort Calgary, 750 9 Ave. S.E.
Live Stream will be shown HERE

Everyone is strongly encouraged to wear orange in remembrance.