We would like to acknowledge that Herzing College campuses are located in Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Montreal on the traditional land of Indigenous people. We are grateful for the opportunity to live and work on this land.
Herzing College is committed to partnering and moving forward with Indigenous people in the spirit of reconciliation.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Herzing College encourages all staff and students to reflect on the impacts of residential schools and honour the survivors, their families, and their communities.
This is an opportunity for Canadians to remember the children who never came home and engage in meaningful dialogue about the ongoing effects of this painful period in our history.
Herzing is committed to providing our staff and students with the support and resources needed to learn about truth and reconciliation.
Review the TRC Calls to Action
Read through the 94 complete or summarized calls to action recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission needed to move forward with reconciliation. Get up-to-date information on the status of each call to action on Beyond 94.
Wear Orange
On her first day as a student at a residential school, six-year old Phyllis Jack Webstad was stripped of her clothing and her new orange shirt was taken away. Orange Shirt Day was established to honour her story and recognize how the residential school system stole the cultural identities of generations of Indigenous children.
On September 30th, everyone is encouraged to wear an orange shirt, purchased from an Indigenous-owned business to help spread awareness and assert that “Every Child Matters.”
Learning Resources
- Ottawa Public Library Resources
- National Arts Centre Reading List
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society
- National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
- Toronto Public Library Resources
- Winnipeg Public Library Resources
- The Witness Blanket
Watch or Listen
- A Day to Listen 2025
- Lunch and Learns (Sept 22-26)
- Remembering the Children
Attend
- Winnipeg-area events
- Montreal events
- Ottawa events
- Reconciling History Walking Tours
- Special mass at Notre Dame Cathedral
- Reconciliation tour at Beechwood Cemetery
Toronto-area events -
- Orange After Dark: An Orange Shirt Day Show
- Honouring the Harvest at Richmond Hill Public Library
- Special events at the Bradley Museum
Support Indigenous-Owned Businesses
Research Indigenous-owned businesses in your local area that you can support.
Donate
Are You Indigenous and in Need of Support?
- National Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
- Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266
