National Day for Truth & Reconciliation - September 30

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Proclamation:

WHEREAS the Government of Canada has established September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #80, to acknowledge the tragic history and damage inflicted by the legacy of Canada’s Indian Residential School System;

AND WHEREAS this day commemorates and honours the children from Indigenous communities who never returned home, and recognizes the resilience, dignity, and strength of survivors, intergenerational survivors, families and communities;

AND WHEREAS publicly commemorating the tragic and painful history, as well as the ongoing impact of residential schools, is a crucial part of Canada’s reconciliation process;

AND WHEREAS the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action offer essential guidance to individuals and governments in addressing the legacy of residential schools and promoting reconciliation;

AND WHEREAS the Township of McNab/Braeside is dedicated to implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action relating to municipalities;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Township of McNab/Braeside hereby proclaim September 30th to be ‘National Day for Truth and Reconciliation’ in the Township of McNab/Braeside;

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council urges McNab/Braeside residents to observe this day with reflection and action to build understanding of our shared history with Indigenous Peoples, and by acknowledging the truths of our past, we strengthen our commitment to a future founded on respect, unity, and understanding.