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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statement
September 30, 2025 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation serves as a solemn reminder of the injustices, pain, and suffering endured by our people at the hands of the residential school system. It’s a day of reflection and remembrance of those who survived, and the many families who continue to struggle with the lasting impacts of […]
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Read MoreNWT Legislative Assembly sets out five-year reconciliation plan – CKLB Radio
May 30, 2025 ‘Preparing for a future where reconciliation and self-governance are … foundational pillars of our institution,’ says Speaker Shane Thompson Over the next five years, the NWT Legislative Assembly will be guided by five commitments and 15 initial actions to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Preparing to Change: Reconciliation Action Plan 2025-2030, issued […]
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Read MoreTerritories commit $75K to truth and reconciliation centre – Cabin Radio
May 6, 2025 The three territorial premiers say they are jointly committing a total of $75,000 to establish a permanent home for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. The Yukon, NWT and Nunavut premiers made the announcement on Monday, saying each territory is contributing $25,000 to the project. In a press release, the three […]
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Read MoreNorthern Premiers announce joint donation to support National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
WHITEHORSE, YUKON (May 5, 2025) – The governments of Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut are jointly supporting the creation of a permanent home for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR). Following successful discussions at this year’s Northern Premiers’ Forum, Premiers Ranj Pillai, R.J. Simpson and P.J. Akeeagok, on behalf of their governments, have […]
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Read MorePresident Statement – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2024 Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we come together to honour the resilience and strength of Labrador Inuit residential schools survivors, their families, and indeed all Labrador Inuit and other true Indigenous Peoples. We acknowledge this day to ensure we never forget the injustices, pain, and suffering inflicted on our […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Yukon receives national recognition for progress towards reconciliation through health and wellness systems
The Government of Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services has been recognized as a national leader for its progress towards reconciliation throughout the Yukon’s health and wellness systems. In an article featured in the Hill Times, a Canadian digital and print news publication based in Ottawa, the department was highlighted alongside other notable organizations […]
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Read MoreIRC’s Nanilavut Initiative receives gift contribution from Jays Care Foundation
October 10th, 2023 Congratulations to The Nanilavut Initiative on being a proud recipient of a financial gift of $11,000 from the Jays Care Foundation to support IRC’s efforts towards Truth and Reconciliation and helping survivors of residential schools and their families. The generous financial gift from Jays Care Foundation to The Nanilavut Initiative will have […]
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Read MoreThe Government of Yukon releases a new edition of the Pathways magazine
03/10/2023 The Government of Yukon has released the second edition of the Pathways magazine, which shares stories of collaboration, partnership and reconciliation. This issue reflects on collaborative work with First Nations governments and organizations to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. The magazine features stories on the work of the Yukon Residential […]
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Read MoreHave your say on the NWT’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
February 9, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations, residential school survivors, including survivors of intergenerational trauma, and residents of the NWT to explore how to best acknowledge and support the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in future years. The GNWT looks forward to learning […]
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Read MoreNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation on track to become statutory day in the Yukon
06/10/2022 Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn has announced the Yukon plans to mark September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as a statutory day starting in 2023 to commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada. The Government of Yukon will table amendments to the Employment Standards Act in the spring of […]
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