School will not be in session on Tuesday, Sept. 30
Tuesday, September 30th, is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a day to honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and to reflect on how we can walk the path of reconciliation together. One way families can support is by learning about and acting on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.
Ideas / Ways to Take Part / Support from Home or in the Community
- Attend a local event with family: https://www.burnaby.ca/recreation-and-arts/events/national-day-truth-and-reconciliation. It can be a chance to have conversations, ask questions, listen.
- Wear orange on September 30 (Orange Shirt Day) to show support and remembrance.
- Visit local libraries or Indigenous cultural centres to check out books, stories, movies by Indigenous authors / creators.
- Support Indigenous artists, makers, and businesses in your community — buy handcrafted items or attend indigenous art workshops.
- Reflect together: after events, talk about what was learned. What feelings came up? What actions could your family or school community take (e.g. volunteering, education, community actions).
