NFB: In Focus Film
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Friday, September 30
10:00am - 2:00pm
Downtown Branch
Gathering PlaceSeptember 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. View this National Film Board selection and learn more about this important day as we continue to work towards reconciliation.
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September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day. Launched in 2013, this day is intended to raise awareness and acknowledge the devastating harms of the past. This day can spark initiatives to weave reconciliation into education throughout the year and the years to come, thus contributing to a more just society. View these National Film Board selections and learn more about this important day as we continue to work towards reconciliation.
Watch: Orange Shirt Day: An NFB Curated Playlist
- We Were Children (2012)
- Sisters and Brothers (2015)
- Holy Angels (2017)
- Second Stories (2008)
- Christmas at Moose Factory (1971)
Learn: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day
Read: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Resources
A National Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for survivors. This 24-Hour Crisis Line can be accessed at: 1-866-925-4419. The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) can be contacted toll-free at 1-800-721-0066 or on their website at https://www.irsss.ca/
Downtown Branch
Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.