On Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day), The Beat 92.5 and Cogeco Media pay tribute to the children who never made it home, the survivors of the Residential School system, and their families and communities.
Understanding and reflecting on Canada’s colonial history and the lasting effects of residential schools on Indigenous communities is an essential part of the reconciliation journey. To help start the conversation or deepen your knowledge, we encourage you to explore the following resources:
- Learn about Indigenous Peoples and Culture.
- Learn about reconciliation through education
- Learn about Indigenous History in Canada.
- Learn about Residential School History in Canada.
- How the Canadian Government is Working to Advance Reconciliation.
- Orange Shirt Day Resources
Former residential school students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada.
We invite you to join us in reflecting on Canada’s history and its relationship with Indigenous Peoples, while wearing orange in support of the Every Child Matters movement.
The Beat 92.5 and Cogeco Media also wish to acknowledge the Kanien’keha:ka, also known as the Mohawk Nation, for their hospitality on this traditional and unceded territory where we operate today. Tiohtià:ke/Montréal has long been a gathering place for many First Peoples. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present, and future in our ongoing relationships within this community.