At Neighbour to Neighbour Centre our commitment to community includes recognizing the deep injustices faced by Indigenous peoples and acknowledging our shared responsibility in walking the path toward healing and reconciliation. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not only a moment of remembrance – it’s a call to action. It invites us to listen, to learn, and to stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities.

Below are some suggested resources to explore more about The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

• National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) has hundreds of resources including books, films, graphic novels.
• Woodland Cultural Centre located in Brantford, is the site of the former Mohawk Residential school, the centre “serves to preserve, promote and strengthen Indigenous language, culture, art and history; bringing the story of the Hodinohsho:ni people of the Eastern Woodlands to life through innovative exhibitions and programs.”
• The Yellowhead institute is an Indigenous-led research and education centre based in the Faculty of Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University.
• Raven Trust is a registered charity that works to support Indigenous Nations who are upholding their rights in court.
• National Film Board of Canada curated film playlists for Truth and Reconciliation Day, including:
  • Miss Campbell: Inuk Teacher – A short film about Inuit-led education.
  • WaaPaKe (Tomorrow) – A documentary exploring intergenerational trauma and healing.