National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A day for Canadians to cast aside misinformation and denialism and to learn about Indigenous peoples and Canada’s colonial history

September 30, 2026 

(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, BC) – The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) is a time to recognize, reflect, learn, and honour the resilience of Indigenous Peoples. It is a reminder of the painful legacy and intergenerational impacts of Canada’s horrific residential school system as well as the ongoing impacts of colonialism. We must cast aside misinformation, political rhetoric and denialism. Reconciliation, through the building of respectful relationships rooted in truth, justice, understanding, and healing, is our collective path forward.

Unfortunately, this year we must also acknowledge the disgusting incident that took place just days ago, when a white nationalist group deliberately placed itself near the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School (KIRS) with the intention of invoking fear and sowing division.

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