09/25/2026
📣 Content Warning - mental health supports are listed below
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day commemorates the Survivors of Residential Schools and deepens our understanding of the history and its impact.
The illustration in this post features a feather, a narwhal and a flower, representing First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The symbols are surrounded by stars, a crescent moon, rising smoke, dotted patterns and flowing lines representing themes of remembrance and the ongoing journey of reconciliation.
Ways to Participate:
Wear an orange shirt, The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture, freedom, and self-esteem that many Indigenous children experienced. This day reminds us that “Every Child Matters”.
London will be raising the Survivors' Flag, lit in orange, at City Hall, Dearness Home and City buildings on September 29th. To view a full list of in-person and virtual events please visit: https://london.ca/national-day-truth-reconciliation
If you would like to connect and learn more with our London community, you can reach out to the N’Amerind Friendship Centre (NFC) at (416) 956-7575, or at [email protected]
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is providing virtual webinars at https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/, as a part of the on-going Truth and Reconciliation week from September 21 to 25.
Mental Health Supports/Resources:
24-hour support line (1-866-925-4419) - crisis referral services to survivors and their families and explains how to access further health support from the Government of Canada.
The Hope for Wellness Helpline (1-855-242-3310), or at its online chat at hopeforwellness.ca - immediate, culturally safe, crisis intervention support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Talk4Healing (1-855-554-HEAL (4325)) - a culturally grounded, fully confidential help line available in 14 languages for Indigenous women in Ontario.