City of Calgary to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

CALGARY — The City of Calgary says it will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

It says after conversations with community members and its Indigenous Relations Office, it will recognize the day as a statutory holiday for all City employees.

City Manager David Duckworth says the decision is consistent with the Spirit of Reconciliation and aligns with the actions outlined in the “White Goose Flying Report” from 2016.

Duckworth says The City will encourage all staff to take the day off to learn more about Canada’s assimilation policies, including Indian residential schools and traumas caused to Indigenous People.

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“This National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is incredibly important to reflect on a relevant issue in our society,” said Duckworth in a release. “It’s an opportunity for us to understand, grow and to build bridges with Indigenous People.”

The City says a list of events to commemorate the national holiday will be made available at a later date on the City’s website.

The province has said it won’t treat Sept. 30 as a statutory holiday but says there will be events to commemorate the holiday.