09/30/2026
“……and a small voice whispers, ‘They found us.’”
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, these words carry an immense weight. They remind us that the history we mourn is not distant - it is a living, breathing reality carried in the hearts and bodies of Indigenous children, families, and survivors.
We hold space to honor the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and the families and communities who continue to carry the weight of intergenerational trauma. Reconciliation begins with truth. It means listening to the stories of survivors and Elders. It means learning the true history of residential schools and recognizing the harm they caused. It also means standing against efforts to deny or ignore that history. Reconciliation requires action, and today we encourage our community to listen to Indigenous voices, learn the true history of residential schools, and reflect on how we can all support collective healing.
To the children, families, and caregivers we walk with everyday: we see you, we hear you, and we feel profoundly honoured to share in a part of your brave journey.