RLR Lawyers will be closed on Sept 30, 2021, to commemorate The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 28, 2021
Out of respect for survivors of Canada’s residential schools, the Indigenous children who were lost, and their families, all our offices will be closed on September 30th. We encourage everyone to learn about our shared history and acknowledge the ongoing trauma caused by residential schools.
Listening to the stories of multi-generational survivors is one way to begin to understand the full impact of the residential school system. Reflection and understanding are necessary steps to move toward reconciliation. There are many places where you can find education resources, including:
- The Orange Shirt Society website and YouTube channel (Warning: sensitive content)
- The Assembly of First Nations “It’s Our Time” education toolkit
- The free comprehensive online course, Indigenous Canada, offered by the University of Alberta