Overview

• An afternoon commemorative event, Remembering the Children, was held on Parliament Hill and livestreamed by APTN and CBC, with Prime Minister Mark Carney delivering remarks.
• Four federal ministers issued a joint statement acknowledging the harms of residential schools, condemning denialism, and recommitting to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
• Cities across the country held observances including flag raisings, orange illuminations, memorial walks and drum ceremonies, while museums such as the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum offered free admission.
• Broadcasters expanded public education efforts, with CHEK scheduling a full day of special programming and airing the Parliament Hill ceremony live.
• Officials promoted 24/7 supports for those affected, including the Hope for Wellness Helpline (1-855-242-3310) and the crisis line for former residential school students (1-866-925-4419), as the day honoured survivors and children who never returned.