SEPTEMBER 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools. We honour those who were lost and support the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve. We encourage you to wear an orange shirt on this day to help spread awareness. Mental health supports available: Former Residential School students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada. Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention. Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
