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 and creating actionable steps that can be implemented within our campus and culture.
We have partnered with Dynacare to offer two scholarships to students from Indigenous communities. Herzing College will provide each student with a full scholarship covering the cost of tuition, and Dynacare will offer each student a $5,000 living expenses scholarship.
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
Watch or Listen
Attend
- Winnipeg-area events
- Orange Shirt Day Survivors Walk and Pow Wow 2023
- Reconciliation Run
- Special programming at the Manitoba Children's Museum
- Montreal events
- Commemorative performances at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- The Art of Honouring the Land & Water at the Society for Arts and Technology
- Ottawa events
- Special events at the Canadian Museum of History
- Saturday 5K and Kids 1K Series in support of Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health
- Reconciliation tour at Beechwood Cemetery
- Toronto events
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 Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
- Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266
