Prime Minister of Canada Announces Truth and Reconciliation Day Observance
Key points
Prime Minister of Canada states the federal government supports reconciliation and honours residential school survivors.
Prime Minister of Canada highlights ongoing work on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
TL;DR
The government marks Truth and Reconciliation Day by remembering children who did not return from residential schools.
Over 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children were removed from their families and communities.
More than 6,600 residential school survivors shared their experiences with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The federal government partners with Indigenous groups to support health, education, and language preservation.
A 24/7 crisis support line and the Hope for Wellness Helpline are available for Indigenous communities.
Original text
“Ishpee ooma Mishiway itay en Zhournee poor La Vayritee pi Weechiwawhkoostouwin pi aen Narawnzh la Shmeezh D'zhournee, kikischaymonaw Ishkounikanak ouschi Kenadaw sa itaykawweekihk d'ikol pamischikaywin, kishkishouwin lee zawnfawn namou keestwawm kaw-keeweewak, pi weechi-neepawistamouwin avek see famee pi daw alawntour kaw-tahkounamwak aykwawnima wanihiwaywin. Poor ayiwawk sawn zawn, pawsci 150,000 Li Promyee Nawsyoo...
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