National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022

To honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our CTRC team reaffirms its ongoing treaty responsibilities to listen, learn, connect, act, and grow. Our focus this year is to open spaces of learning for children, youth, and those entrusted with their care. Among the many excellent resources available, we humbly offer the following curated list:

TRC Calls to Action:

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Link: https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Archives:
Link: https://nctr.ca/education/trw/

Films Based on Spirit Bear’s Books
Link: https://fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/films

Remembering the Children Educators’ Guide
Link: https://www.canadashistory.ca/getmedia/688d366f-1a9c-42a4-9705-019724b22d26/EduClaRememberingTheChildrenEduGuide.pdf.aspx

Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation Resources
Link: https://www.stf.sk.ca/education-today/national-day-truth-and-reconciliation

CBC Kids – What is Orange Shirt Day?
Link: https://www.cbc.ca/kids/

David A. Robertson’s How to Talk to Kids about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Link: https://www.cbc.ca/parents/learning/view/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation

Orange Shirt Day Resources for an Older Crowd:
Link: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/indigenous-centre/orange-shirt-day-resources