How to follow CBC News coverage of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Peggy

On Sept. 30, Canada marks the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a time to remember the children who died while being forced to attend church-run and government-funded residential schools, those who survived and made it home, and the families and communities still affected by the lasting trauma.

A 90-minute ceremony in Ottawa will honour residential school survivors, their families and their communities, and includes the program Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in association with APTN and CBC/Radio-Canada.

CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault will host special coverage of the events live from Parliament Hill beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Here’s how to follow the ceremony on all CBC platforms:

Watch the CBC News live special starting at 2:30 p.m. ET on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC News Network, CBC News streaming channels, CBCNews.ca or the CBC News app.
You can also watch the special with ASL on CBCNews.ca, the CBC News app, CBC Gem and the CBC News YouTube channel
CBC Radio and CBC Listen are marking the day with a special program hosted by Falen Johnson at 8 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. NT, featuring highlights from the national commemorative gathering at Parliament Hill.

CBC also has an extensive lineup across all platforms of Indigenous-led original programming showcasing First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and experiences.

A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available to provide support for survivors and those affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour service at 1-866-925-4419.

Mental health counselling and crisis support is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the Hope for Wellness hotline at 1-855-242-3310 or by online chat.