The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is marked annually on September 30. “The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities”
(Government of Canada).
The day also serves as a reminder of the importance of continuing to advance the process of reconciliation. This was highlighted in an article by RSW Christina Murphy in the January 2025 edition of Connecting Voices. This article joins a growing list of NLCSW resources that have been developed with a focus on fostering cultural competence in social work practice. The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) Reconciliation Hub has links to these resources, national webinars and much more. Access the full range of resources at CASW Reconciliation Hub | Canadian Association of Social Workers.