On Sept. 30, Canada marks the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a time to remember the children who died while being forced to attend church-run and government-funded residential schools, those who survived and made it home, and the families and communities still affected by the lasting trauma.
A 90-minute ceremony in Ottawa will honour residential school survivors, their families and their communities, and includes the program Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in association with APTN and CBC/Radio-Canada.
CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault will host special coverage of the events live from Parliament Hill beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Here’s how to follow the ceremony on all CBC platforms:
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Watch the CBC News live special starting at 2:30 p.m. ET on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC News Network, CBC News streaming channels, CBCNews.ca or the CBC News app.
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You can also watch the special with ASL on CBCNews.ca, the CBC News app, CBC Gem and the CBC News YouTube channel
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CBC Radio and CBC Listen are marking the day with a special program hosted by Falen Johnson at 8 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. NT, featuring highlights from the national commemorative gathering at Parliament Hill.
CBC also has an extensive lineup across all platforms of Indigenous-led original programming showcasing First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and experiences.
A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available to provide support for survivors and those affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour service at 1-866-925-4419.
Mental health counselling and crisis support is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the Hope for Wellness hotline at 1-855-242-3310 or by online chat.