National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation The NCTR is the permanent home for all statements, documents, and materials gathered by the TRC. Open Monday-Friday: 8:30-16:30.

We ensure continued preservation, education and research on Residential Schools. The flame that burns at the Centre is derived from the 7 fires of the TRC. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) was created to preserve the memory of Canada’s Residential School system and legacy. Not just for a few years, but forever. Officially opening in the fall of 2015, the NCTR will be the permanent home for all statements, documents, and other materials gathered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). For more information, please visit us at nctr,ca, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at 204-474-6069 (1-855-415-4534 toll free). A National Residential Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former students: 1-866-925-4419.

Reconciliation cannot advance when the truth itself is under attack.In an Op-Ed for The Future Economy, Stephanie Scott,...
10/01/2026

Reconciliation cannot advance when the truth itself is under attack.

In an Op-Ed for The Future Economy, Stephanie Scott, Executive Director of the NCTR addresses the troubling rise of residential school denialism and why leaders across Canada’s public and private sectors have a responsibility to confront it. Survivors should not bear the burden of defending truths that have already been extensively documented and verified.

Canada’s future depends on trust, justice and shared prosperity. None of those can exist without truth.

Read the Op-Ed: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/truth-and-reconciliation-in-canada-a-call-for-leaders-to-defend-the-truth/

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, thousands gathered on Parliament Hill, on the unc...
09/30/2026

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, thousands gathered on Parliament Hill, on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation, to Remember the Children.

This powerful gathering brings people together to listen, reflect, honour, and remember.

Today is a reminder that love is always stronger than hate. No matter how loudly some try to erase the truths of Survivors, those truths endure. We carry them forward through remembrance, education, and a shared commitment to truth and reconciliation.

Today, on the unceded traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation, residential school Survivors gathered o...
09/30/2026

Today, on the unceded traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation, residential school Survivors gathered on Parliament Hill to raise the Survivors’ Flag. We were honoured to be joined by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, who witnessed this meaningful ceremony.

This powerful symbol honours the children who never returned home, the strength and courage of Survivors, and the generations of families and communities impacted by the residential school system. As the flag rises, so does our collective responsibility to remember, listen, and carry these truths forward.

Remembering the Children begins today at 12:00pm EDT. Whether you join us on Parliament Hill or through the live broadca...
09/30/2026

Remembering the Children begins today at 12:00pm EDT.

Whether you join us on Parliament Hill or through the live broadcast, we invite you to take part in the healing, reflecting, and the collective journey towards truth and reconciliation.

Watch the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOYVu5NoR8I

Thank you to everyone who joined the NCTR and the Canadian Museum of History for a special conversation celebrating the ...
09/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the NCTR and the Canadian Museum of History for a special conversation celebrating the launch of Upon a Wishing Moon. We were honoured to hear from the Survivor-authors as they shared the inspiration behind the book and reflected on the importance of preserving their truths for future generations.

To purchase your copy of the book, visit: https://durvile.com/books/Upon_Wishing_Moon.html

Today, members of the NCTR Survivors Circle met with Senators to share their wisdom and perspectives on the ongoing jour...
09/29/2026

Today, members of the NCTR Survivors Circle met with Senators to share their wisdom and perspectives on the ongoing journey of truth and reconciliation.

As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, this meeting is a reminder that Survivors continue to lead the way. Their voices are essential in informing decisions, advancing understanding, and ensuring that the truths of the residential school system are never forgotten. We are grateful to Survivors who continue to courageously guide this work.

Orange Shirt Day is tomorrow! How will you be participating? Remembering the Children is a multilingual commemorative Ga...
09/29/2026

Orange Shirt Day is tomorrow! How will you be participating?

Remembering the Children is a multilingual commemorative Gathering honouring Survivors, their families, and the children who never came home.

We invite you to join us in person on Parliament Hill or virtually through the live broadcast for this powerful Gathering.

Learn more: https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/parliament-hill/

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation can stir up painful memories. Remember, there is always support available ...
09/28/2026

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation can stir up painful memories. Remember, there is always support available during these difficult moments.

For those attending Remembering the Children, cultural support providers and emotional support workers will be wearing blue vests. If you need support at any time, look for someone in a blue vest. The National Residential School Crisis Line is also available 24/7: 1-866-925-4419.

Teachers, if you couldn’t make it to Edmonton, you can still bring From Roots We Rise to your classroom! This event insp...
09/25/2026

Teachers, if you couldn’t make it to Edmonton, you can still bring From Roots We Rise to your classroom!

This event inspires students to take truth to action and continue learning more about reconciliation. Your students will hear truths from Survivors and Elders; watch Indigenous dancers and musicians perform; and celebrate the enduring strength of First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, from your classroom.

Stream From Roots We Rise through YouTube or by registering for the education portal.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCsNQUh_emY&t=1838s

Education Portal: https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/register-portal/

Truth Before Reconciliation: Ni Kishkishinaan (We Remember) is a thought-provoking magazine that explores truth and reco...
09/24/2026

Truth Before Reconciliation: Ni Kishkishinaan (We Remember) is a thought-provoking magazine that explores truth and reconciliation for students from junior grades up to secondary school.

This year’s magazine weaves together themes of personal and institutional memory and memory-keeping and suggests real-life ways young readers can take action.

The magazine is accompanied by supplementary educational resources available in English and French.

Get your free, digital copy here: / with the link in our bio https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/virtual-educational-programming/

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