The National Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
The National Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
September 30, 2025
3:00 pm EDT
Open to the Public
In honour of the fourth 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, entitled Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The live National broadcast will begin at 3pm EDT on September 30, 2025.
Volunteers play a vital role in making this important event a success. If you’re interested in volunteering on September 30, please take a moment to complete the Volunteer Application Form.
This special program seeks to honour Survivors, pay tribute to the children who never made it home from residential schools, and deliver a safe and nurturing environment for reconciliation and healing.
This year’s gathering will encompass powerful reflections from esteemed Elders and Survivors as well as moving performances by First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists.
The gathering will be broadcast live on all APTN channels and partnering Canadian broadcasters to reach as many viewers as possible. Tune in and join us on our collective journey towards reconciliation.
September 30, 2025 – 3PM EDT
(Ottawa, ON)
Join us on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa (West Block lawn), as we memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors and their families.
September 30, 2025 – 3pm EDT
(Live Broadcast)
The live National broadcast will begin at 3pm EDT on APTN and other supporting broadcasters.
A YouTube link will be provided the day of the event.