We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.
Why “Complete?”
June 3, 2021 – Bill C-5 “An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)” a bill that designates Sept. 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation passed in the Senate and received Royal Assent. The “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation” is also known as Orange Shirt Day which commemorates generations of children who attended residential schools”. (CBC)
Sept. 30, 2022: Although technically complete, the reality is that 8 provinces with 93.2% of the Indigenous population in Canada DO NOT recognize Sept. 30 as a statutory holiday. (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland & Labrador). Only 2 provinces and all three territories have recognized and enacted Sept. 30 as a statutory holiday. (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon)
Current Status
December 2, 2022
Complete
Previous Status
October 16, 2022
Complete
Latest Updates
Site last updated on October 6, 2022
Provinces/Territories support the National Day
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on track to become statutory day in the Yukon
Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn has announced the Yukon plans to mark September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as a statutory day……
October 6, 2022
Provinces/Territories Opposed to the National Day
B.C. First Nations concerned that Sept. 30 isn’t a provincial statutory holiday
Global News: British Columbia’s First Nations say they’re deeply concerned that B.C. hasn’t made Sept. 30 a statutory provincial holiday. On Friday, the First Nations Leadership……
September 30, 2022
Provinces/Territories Opposed to the National Day
Calls for the Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be a provincial holiday in Sask.
Global News: “The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for all of us to reflect upon the tragedy of the residential school……
September 30, 2022
Provinces/Territories Opposed to the National Day
Province says not today to Orange Shirt Day stat bill
The Free Press: The Manitoba government has voted against a private member’s bill declaring Sept. 30 a provincial statutory holiday, saying it needs more time……
September 29, 2022
Provinces/Territories Opposed to the National Day
Manitoba Government Acknowledges Sept. 30 as Day for Truth and Reconciliation
NationTalk: For a second year, the Manitoba government will recognize Sept. 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Labour, Consumer Protection and Government……
September 15, 2022
Provinces/Territories support the National Day
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to Observe Day for Truth and Reconciliation
NationTalk: September 30 marks a Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Newfoundland and Labrador when we honour survivors and raise awareness about the terrible legacy……
September 14, 2022
Provinces/Territories support the National Day
What We Heard report details feedback on proposed National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon has published a What We Heard report following a public engagement on creating a new statutory day to observe the……
September 7, 2022
Remembering the Children
Remembering the Children: APTN and NCTR host national live event from Ottawa
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG, Man. — In honour of the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), APTN and the National Centre for Truth and……
September 1, 2022
NCTR Survivors Flag
NCTR unveils Survivors’ Flag
On Sept. 23, 2021 the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation unveiled a new Survivors’ Flag to mark the first official National Day of Truth……
September 23, 2021
Provinces/Territories Opposed to the National Day
Provincial opposition to Bill C-5 “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation” as a statutory holiday
Those provinces who will not recognize Sept 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as a statutory holiday: Province/TerritoryIndigenousPopulationParty in PowerDateCommentBC270,585NDPAug. 3Our government is……
September 9, 2021