National Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 27, 2022
At RLR Lawyers, we are closing on September 30th to reflect upon the harm that residential schools have caused over multiple generations to Indigenous families, survivors, and communities. We pay tribute to those affected by this injustice and the children who never came home.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process of establishing and maintaining respectful relationships. We encourage everyone to learn about our shared history. You can participate by attending local events like the following:
Nanaimo
- City of Nanaimo events will take place in the Stadium District, 745 Third Street. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3feb8tk
Port Alberni
- North Island College has organized various events during the week of Sept 30th. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3fn6itV
Courtenay
- “Comox Valley Spirit Walk” in downtown Courtenay. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3DO1lVm
Additional information
- 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