October 1, 2024

The Governor General delivered remarks at a national ceremony to honour residential school Survivors. The Survivors’ Flag, which reflects First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural traditions, was designed in consultation with Survivors from across Canada and is an important expression of remembrance.

In my Inuit culture, Inuksuit are used as navigational guides when we are out on the land, helping to guide us home.
For Survivors, the flag does not only represent the suffering of the past.
It also represents the values we cherish and the land we call home.
It represents the strength of Indigenous languages, cultures, and voices that have endured despite so many obstacles.