National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30

On Tuesday, September 30, the City of Toronto commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day to honour the children who never returned home from residential and day schools, survivors and their families. It is also an opportunity to commit to the process of reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Toronto and to reflect on the actions we can take to advance reconciliation.

To mark the day, flags – including the Survivors Flag – will be flown at half-mast at Toronto City Hall and civic centres. The Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square will be lit orange in recognition of Orange Shirt Day.   

The annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering by Toronto Council Fire, in partnership with the City, will transform Nathan Phillips Square on Monday, September 29 and Tuesday, September 30. Programming includes a daily sunrise ceremony at 7 a.m. both days, speakers, reflections, music and drumming, Indigenous marketplace, Indigenous food vendors and more. Find details on the Toronto Council Fire website and more events, educational and mental health resources on the City’s National Day for Truth & Reconciliation webpage.

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