National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a time to honour the survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and stand with their families and communities.

It is a day to reflect on Canada’s past, present, and future, and to listen and hold space for the voices and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

We invite you to learn, reflect and participate in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and find events happening in BC and across Canada:

• National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports
• Orange Shirt Society and Phyllis Webstad’s Story
• The Witness Blanket
• Events happening in BC

For those interested in presenting events projects related to Truth & Reconciliation, specific funding resources include:

• The Pathways Program (ArtsBC, BCMA, GVPTA, RAIL)
• TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund
• BC Live Performance Network: Grant to Support Reconciliation
• Canada Post Community Foundation: Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant
• Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund: Reconciliation Action Grant
• City of Vancouver: Cultural Learning and Sharing Grant Program
• Vancouver Foundation: Thriving Indigenous Systems Fund (TISF)
• Heritage BC: Indigenous Partnership Program

And there a variety of funders offering grants and funding programs that prioritize Indigenous Peoples and projects, including:

• Canada Council for the Arts – Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
• BC Arts Council
• Creative BC
• SOCAN Indigenous Songwriter Awards
• Government of Canada: funding for Indigenous Peoples & Cultures
• First Peoples’ Cultural Council
• Indigenous Tourism BC “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program
• Indigenous Screen Office
• Vancouver Foundation
• YVR Foundation