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NCTR   September 11 2026

TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 – The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) invites you to join us for Truth and Reconciliation Week, taking place September 21-25. We will be offering five days of free educational programming to students, teachers, and everyone willing to take truth to action.

“We honour Survivors, the children who never came home, and all impacted communities when we commit to teaching future generations the truth about the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools. Truth and Reconciliation Week empowers participants with the education they need to confront denialism and misinformation,” says Kaila Johnston, NCTR’s Director of Education. “It is one way we can collectively strive toward truth and reconciliation, while celebrating the strength and spirit of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.”

Highlights

From Roots We Rise: A Youth Gathering

This two-hour educational gathering immerses students in the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture, music, and history. By hearing truths directly from Survivors, students and teachers will be able to open a dialogue with one another about the history and ongoing impacts of the residential school system.

• Both the in-person event and live broadcast will be held on September 16^th.
• Attend virtually: NCTR’s YouTube Channel, 10am MDT.

Education Portal for Teachers

This free video library delivers hours of educational content into classrooms. Students can learn about the history and impacts of residential schools from Survivors, be inspired by Indigenous artists and athletes, and hear from subject matter experts.

• Videos are available in English, French, and ASL.
• Videos are accessible all year round.
• Teachers can search for content based on grade-level or subject matter.

Virtual Lunch and Learns

From September 21st to 25th, join us for daily Lunch and Learns! With a wide variety of topics led by knowledgeable experts, these 60-minute webinars will help you advance your understanding of truth and reconciliation.

This year’s topics include Protecting Survivor Truths, Economic Reconciliation, Strengthening Indigenous-Newcomer Solidarity, Residential School Denialism, Honouring Indigenous Leadership, and Indigenous Youth Health and Wellbeing.

• Available on Zoom or the NCTR YouTube channel.
• English with simultaneous French and ASL interpretation.

Remembering the Children: live national broadcast from Parliament Hill

In honour of the sixth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), APTN, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, CBC/Radio-Canada and the Algonquin Nation have united to produce a 90-minute multilingual commemorative gathering, to memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and to honour Survivors and their families.

• The gathering will be held on Parliament Hill, Ottawa on September 30^th, 12pm EDT.
• Live broadcast on APTN, CBC/Radio Canada, and other supporting broadcasters.

Upon a Wishing Moon book launch

Join the Canadian Museum of History and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation for a special public conversation celebrating Upon a Wishing Moon, a new book featuring the voices and truths of residential school Survivors.

• The moderated panel will be held at the Museum of History, Ottawa on September 29^th, 2pm EDT.
• Simultaneous interpretation in French available.
• Limited capacity and requires registration through the Museum of History.

Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026 – Quick Facts:

• What is it: An annual, free, national program led by the NCTR to engage students, educators, and the public in truth and reconciliation.
• When: September 21–25, 2026.
• Why it matters: Truth and Reconciliation Week provides resources and experiences to students, teachers, and the community to understand the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools. It encourages each of us to commit to taking action towards truth and reconciliation and honours Survivors and the children who never made it home from residential schools.
• Show your support for Truth and Reconciliation Week 2025! Download and share social media graphics, backgrounds, and banners to raise awareness.
• For more information, visit our Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026 website.

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