Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, marked the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by taking part in a number of activities, including Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day in Regina, Saskatchewan, a gathering with youth at Rideau Hall, and Remembering the Children, the national commemorative event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
September 29, 2022
Her Excellency delivered remarks during Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day in Regina, Saskatchewan. This commemorative event brought together 18 000 high school students, business leaders and the general public to discuss the impact of residential schools and the importance of implementing the 94 calls to action set out by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Her Excellency also issued a message on the occasion of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Her Excellency delivered remarks during Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day in Regina, Saskatchewan.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0238-008
"Today, I want to look to our future, to be part of reconciliation’s promise."
Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0238-012
This commemorative event brought together 18 000 high school students, business leaders and the general public to discuss the impact of residential schools and the importance of implementing the 94 calls to action set out by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0238-013
“All of you represent the principles of reconciliation, of getting along well with others, good relations and expanding the circle. It’s walking together on a long and continuous road.”
Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0238-023
Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty, also spoke at the event in Regina.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0238-022
“Education is key to reconciliation. We must learn about each other, to reach out to different cultures, Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike. And it’s our shared responsibility to record and teach the true history of Canada. Keep building. Keep expanding the circle.”
Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0238-028
“Creating this national day was so important. It gives us all the opportunity to learn about residential schools, to learn about and from each other, to build relationships, to understand what reconciliation means and, more importantly, to put it into action.”
Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0238-029
September 30, 2022
This morning, Her Excellency welcomed about 100 school children to Rideau Hall and speak on the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. There was also a cultural performance.
Her Excellency welcomed about 100 school children to Rideau Hall and speak on the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. There was also a cultural performance.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-049
"Today is an important day, not just for Indigenous peoples, but for all Canadians. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to reflect and to remind ourselves that when we acknowledge truth, listen to one another, and work together, we can build a more prosperous country where all of us have equal access to services and opportunities."
Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-079
Several students attended the event, which was held in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-1226
The event included many cultural performances, such as dancing, hoop dancing and throat singing.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-1598
“Reconciliation is all around us. It isn’t limited to just one day, one moment, one act.”
Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-1856
Several students attended the event, which was held in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-1929
The event included many cultural performances, such as dancing, hoop dancing and throat singing.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-329
“In the past year, I have seen truth and reconciliation in action. I have seen it in school children learning about our true history. I have seen it in communities celebrating their cultural heritage.”
Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-395
The event included many cultural performances, such as dancing, hoop dancing and throat singing.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-547
“Reconciliation is committing ourselves to ongoing understanding and respect. It is remembering the pain caused by residential schools and the children who never made it home. But it is also celebrating joyful cultural expressions.”
Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-596
The event included many cultural performances, such as dancing, hoop dancing and throat singing.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-672
“It has been heartening to see Canadians moving forward side by side and I will continue to champion Indigenous languages, culture and healing.”
Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-707
The event included many cultural performances, such as dancing, hoop dancing and throat singing.
- Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG08-2022-0239-802
In the afternoon, the Governor General delivered remarks at Remembering the Children, the national commemorative event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Remembering the Children, the national commemorative event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, took place at LeBreton Flats.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-004
The event included a mixture of personal reflections and artistic performances which explored the truth of residential, day and boarding schools.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-049
Remembering the Children, the national commemorative event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, took place at LeBreton Flats.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-059
The event included a mixture of personal reflections and artistic performances which explored the truth of residential, day and boarding schools.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-062
The Governor General participated in Remembering the Children, the national commemorative event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-076
The Governor General participated in Remembering the Children, the national commemorative event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-079
The Governor General delivered remarks at Remembering the Children, the national commemorative event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-088
“Today is about Indigenous peoples. It’s about our true history. It’s about the survivors. It’s about the children who never came home.”
Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-093
“We cannot deny the truth of Canada’s history. We cannot accept the way our country has treated Indigenous peoples. We cannot forget the children, victims of residential schools. ”
Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-098
“Indigenous peoples still face many barriers. Yet, they constantly work to improve their communities, to create opportunities, to strengthen body, mind and spirit. There is great joy in Indigenous languages, culture and traditions.”
Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-101
Remembering the Children, the national commemorative event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, took place at LeBreton Flats.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-102
The event included a mixture of personal reflections and artistic performances which explored the truth of residential, day and boarding schools.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-106
The event included a mixture of personal reflections and artistic performances which explored the truth of residential, day and boarding schools.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-111
The Governor General participated in the Remembering the Children, the national commemorative event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-116
The event included a mixture of personal reflections and artistic performances which explored the truth of residential, day and boarding schools.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0240-119