Exploring Theme: "Govt. Support for National Day"

NationTalk: The Manitoba government has created a new grant program, the Orange Shirt Day Fund, to support events and activities that encourage Manitobans to reflect on the impacts of the residential school system, Premier Wab Kinew, minister responsible for Indigenous Reconciliation, announced today. “I want every child and every family in Manitoba to have the...

Sept. 30 already a federal holiday CBC Indigenous: The Manitoba government introduced a bill in the legislature Monday to make Sept. 30 — the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a statutory holiday. Giving workers under the province’s jurisdiction the day off would allow them to remember the impact of the residential school system...

NationTalk: OTTAWA -If you need someone to talk to, The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers support to all Indigenous Peoples. Counsellors are available by phone or online chat. This service is available in English and French, and, upon request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to...

NationTalk: The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations, residential school survivors, including survivors of intergenerational trauma, and residents of the NWT to explore how to best acknowledge and support the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in future years. The GNWT looks forward to learning what role...

The Globe and Mail: The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to make Sept. 30 a paid statutory holiday marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Labour Minister Harry Bains introduced a bill in the legislature Tuesday, saying the holiday will be observed this September and every Sept. 30 afterwards. He says the B.C....

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 starting in 2023 to commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada. The Government of Yukon will table amendments to the Employment Standards Act in the spring of 2023....

22 September 2022 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has declared Sept. 30 a provincial holiday in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home from residential schools, as well as survivors, their families and communities. “It is important to recognize the National Day of...

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 of residential schools in Canada, including this province. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are encouraged to take time to learn about residential schools and reflect on the histories and cultures of Indigenous...

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 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The survey also sought to understand the economic impact that a new statutory day might have on the local business community and economy. The...

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 Province/Territory Indigenous Population Party in power Date Comment Manitoba 237,190 NDP Nov, 27, 2023 Giving workers under the province’s jurisdiction the day off would allow them to remember the impact of the residential school system on Indigenous children, Premier Wab Kinew said. BC 290,210 NDP Feb. 7 2023 Premier David Eby...