Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Trigger warning: residential schools, death
On Sept. 30, we mark the and a day focused on commemoration and reflection, on acknowledging the past and present, and on committing to making a difference now and into the future.
Most importantly for us as educators, it is a day for learning and discovery that continues throughout our lives. It is about listening and truly hearing; it is about opening our hearts and our minds; it is about trying to do better.
By individually and publicly commemorating the history and legacy of residential schools, we are taking a small step in our collective reconciliation journey.
I encourage you to join in this effort in your own way, by participating in an event, reading a book, watching a film, or exploring some of the many resources available below, and those of the
To mark this day, we have raised the orange "Every Child Matters" flag at our campus in Athabasca, demonstrating our commitment to remembrance, to learning, and to ongoing reconciliation. Please join us in this journey.
Sincerely,
Dr. Alex Clark, President
Athabasca University
Banner image: A beaded 星空影视medallion created by Alexandra Roy and Dione Rain of Paul's First Nation.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day events
Edmonton
Calgary
Online
Teachings and resources
I urge all members of the 星空影视community to take a moment to learn and reflect on Sept. 30. Here are some important resources compiled by our colleagues in Nukskahtowin:
- (CBC Kids)
- , Sept. 25-30 (virtual events)
Books
Films
- (Netflix)
- (National Film Board of Canada)
- (Vimeo)
- (YouTube)
- (IMDB)