Statement

Every Child Matters — Reflect, Learn, and Act on this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2025

Ottawa, Ontario

On September 30th, we pause to honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the children who never returned home. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time for reflection, learning, and action.

At Roots Strategies, we believe reconciliation is not a single day, but a continuous process. This day calls on all Canadians to listen to Survivors, engage with Indigenous voices, and take meaningful steps toward understanding and healing.

This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Roots Strategies invites you to use the resources below to reflect, learn, and take meaningful action:

Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action: Read the Calls to Action
Orange Shirt Day: Learn the Story of Phyllis Webstad
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR): Explore Resources
National Film Board Indigenous Cinema: Watch and Support Indigenous-Led Films

We also encourage everyone to reflect, learn, and take part in gatherings that honour Survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home. Many communities will be hosting commemorative events, which can be found through local libraries, Friendship Centres, and community news outlets.

One of the largest national events is the National Commemorative Gathering: Remembering the Children, hosted by APTN and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. This 90-minute program will feature Survivors’ stories and performances by Indigenous artists. It will be broadcast live from Parliament Hill on September 30th at 3:00 p.m. ET on APTN and across major television and radio networks.

Reconciliation requires more than words. At Roots Strategies, we are committed to supporting Indigenous voices, advancing economic opportunities, and creating space for truth to be shared.

This September 30th, let us:

Wear orange to show solidarity.
Attend a local event or gathering.
Take time to learn from Indigenous voices.
Reflect on your own role in advancing reconciliation.

Every Child Matters.

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