On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, DGC Ontario stands with residential school survivors and Indigenous communities across the country experiencing intergenerational trauma. Taking responsibility for our collective actions is an essential step to advancing truth and reconciliation. It is critically important for all Canadians to learn about and reflect on our country’s historical violence and acknowledge the oppression still experienced today by Indigenous communities in this country.

DGC Ontario strongly encourages everyone to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, whether through personal reflection, education and awareness, supporting organizations working to uplift Indigenous Peoples, or participating in Indigenous-led events within your communities.

DGC Ontario Members in need of support at this time, please remember that your Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life concern. Access your Member Assistance Program (MAP) 24/7 by phone (1-800-387-4765), web (workhealthlife.com) or via the downloadable mobile app.

Please see below for a list of educational resources and organizations working towards advancing truth and reconciliation, as well as events taking place in the city in honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day:

• The land on which DGC Ontario's office operates is located on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the New Credit, the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. To learn more about the traditional territories you live or work on, check out this interactive map: https://native-land.ca/.

• Beyond 94: Measuring the Progress of the 94 Calls to Action to guide governments, communities and faith groups down the road to reconciliation.  

• Call to Action: Truth and Reconciliation Commission

• National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Calls for Justice

• Reconciliation Canada

• How to Talk to Kids About the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

• The Indian Residential School Survivor's Society

• Virtual Events you can participate in throughout the day: 

8:00 a.m. StreetARToronto TRUTH before Reconciliation (via Instagram)

10:00 a.m. Rember Me: A National Day of Remembrance

2:00 p.m. Hart House Orange Shirt Day 2021

• In-person Event: 7:00 p.m.

 7:00 p.m. DRIFF drive-in screening of Falls Around Her