Every Child Matters - Sept. 30th, 2021
Every Child Matters. The first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is tomorrow. It is a day to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools. As such, the Regina Folk Festival will be closed for the day.
Across Canada there have been thousands of unmarked graves found. There are yet more missing children who deserve to be brought home.
“We would like to bring these reports to the country’s attention as there is more work to be done and more children to be found to honour and protect them.” -the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
Reports can be found here: https://nctr.ca/records/reports/
We encourage those who are able to take the day to reflect and actively partake in acts of reconciliation. Donations can be made here: https://www.irsss.ca/donate
Honouring Orange Shirt Day – a toolkit by Nick Crighton from Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Honouring-Orange-Shirt-Day---September-30---SCC-Toolkit.html?soid=1116927455563&aid=ZK4EPUykstI
If you need emotional support processing traumatic events as a result of experiences with residential school, or to learn more about residential schools and Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action, please visit https://www.irsss.ca/home
Their 24-hour crisis support line is 1-800-721-0066
Regina’s Nēwo-Yôtina Friendship Centre (Newo-Yotina Friendship Centre) offers Resolution Health Support Workers, a mental health therapist, and a Cultural Support Worker to support community members:
(306) 525-5042 + info@newoyotina.ca