National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Resources and Initiatives
This day provides an opportunity for all staff, physicians, and community members to engage in reflection, learning, and actions that foster understanding, healing, and a commitment to Indigenous communities.
As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the Winnipeg health region is committed to honoring the legacy of residential school survivors and their families, while actively participating in meaningful actions towards reconciliation.
This day provides an opportunity for all staff, physicians, and community members to engage in reflection, learning, and actions that foster understanding, healing, and a commitment to Indigenous communities.
Read a message from Jeremy Morin, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Indigenous Health.
Initiatives for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
There are several initiatives to raise awareness, promote education, and support Indigenous-led efforts for healing and reconciliation across the region.
Reflection and Action
We recognize that reconciliation is a continuous process, and we are committed to playing an active role. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an important moment for us all to reflect on our shared history and contribute to a future built on respect, understanding, and partnership with Indigenous communities.
We invite all staff to participate in an interactive reflection activity to focus your attention on acts of reconciliation.
- Looking Back: What lessons have you learned or moments of growth have you experienced regarding Indigenous health, history, or reconciliation?
- In the Present: What steps do you take to support reconciliation in your personal or professional life?
- Looking Forward: What do you hope to see in the future as part of our collective work toward reconciliation?
Grand Rounds Workshop with Niigaan Sinclair
Date: Friday, September 29, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WRHA Indigenous Health is pleased to invite you to a Grand Rounds to commemorate the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. We are honored to have Niigaan Sinclair as our guest speaker for this event.
Biography, Niigaan Sinclair
Niigaan is an Anishinaabe professor, writer, editor, and activist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is a professor at the University of Manitoba and is a regular contributor on APTN, CTV and CBC News. He is an award-winning author, speaker, and curriculum developer, and was co-editor of Manitowapow: Aboriginal Writings from the Land of Water. His 2024 book, Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre, won the Governor General’s Literary Award for nonfiction.
Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters – September 30
Participate by wearing your orange shirt in support of residential school survivors on September 30. This initiative is a visual reminder that every child matters.
Learn: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Culture Days
Explore: NCTR – National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Attend a local event in Winnipeg
- Join us for the Annual Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk and Pow Wow on September 30, 2025 – Southern Chiefs’ Organization Inc.
- Manitoba Children’s Museum: Free admission, 11-3 National Day For Truth & Reconciliation | Children’s Museum (Winnipeg, MB)
- Fort Whyte Alive: Free Admission FortWhyte Alive | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – FortWhyte Alive
- Manitoba Museum: Three days of Free Admission. Orange Shirt Days @ the Manitoba Museum features special, all-day programming focused on the history of Indian Residential Schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Please join us for a time of learning and reflection offered in partnership with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Sunday, September 28 to Tuesday, September 30. Orange Shirt Days @ the Manitoba Museum – Manitoba Museum
- More events: Orange Shirt Day Events in southern Manitoba: September 2025 – Southern Chiefs’ Organization Inc.
Staff & Physician Resource Hub
We have created a dedicated Truth and Reconciliation Resource Hub, which includes:
- Educational materials and video content on residential schools and Indigenous cultures.
- Reading lists, including The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
- Information on how to incorporate cultural humility and safety into healthcare settings.
- Contact information for local Indigenous organizations providing supports in the region.
For more information on our initiatives and resources, visit our Truth and Reconciliation Resource Hub or contact WRHA Indigenous Health Services at 204-940-8880, or email [email protected].