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

On Saturday, Canada will mark the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a time to remember 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.

CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton will host special coverage of events starting at 1 p.m. ET

A group of people wearing orange shirts cary a red banner that reads
People take part in ceremonies for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

On Saturday, Canada will mark the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a time to remember 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.

CBC has an extensive lineup of Indigenous-led original programming showcasing First Nations, Mtis and Inuit perspectives and experiences across all platforms and ina live special.

Here's how to follow the events on all CBC platforms:

  • A 90-minutecommemoration ceremony in Ottawawill begin at 1 p.m. ET. This special event honours residential school survivors, their familiesand their communities, and includesa commemorative program from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliationin association with APTN.
  • CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Bartonwill host special coverage of the events starting at 1 p.m. ET on CBC,CBC Gem, CBC News Network,CBCNews.ca, CBCNews Exploreand the CBC News App.
  • On CBC Radio One andCBC Listen, Falen Johnson will host the live coveragebeginning at 1 p.m. Before that, listeners can catch Maamaw Together,three hours of special coverage produced by CBC Thunder Bay and co-hosted bySara Kae and Jasmine Kabataystarting at 6 a.m.
  • CBC.ca will have regular updates and livestream the events.

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 orby online chat.