WINNIPEG, MB, June 16, 2021 /CNW/ - The National Centre
for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) are pleased to announce RBC's
exclusive presenting sponsorship of Truth and Reconciliation Week
2021. This represents the continuation and expansion of the
collaboration between NCTR, their partners and RBC, building on a
successful collaboration for last year's legacy event, Every Child
Matters.
This year, Every Child Matters is growing from a single day to a
full week of online and broadcast educational programming for
students in Grades 5 to 12 all across Canada. From September
27 to October 1, Truth and Reconciliation Week 2021 will
continue the conversation about the truths of First Nations
Treaties, the Métis and Inuit Land Claims, and the residential
school system in the days leading up to Orange Shirt Day and the
newly legislated National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on
September 30.
"There are still generations of work to come but it is our hope
that Truth and Reconciliation Week will foster a place of
understanding, well-being and connection through truth-telling,"
said Stephanie Scott, Executive
Director of the NCTR. "We thank RBC for joining to share the voices
of residential school Survivors, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, artists
and leaders to students from across Turtle Island."
Teachers and educators are invited to register today to
participate in Truth and Reconciliation Week, featuring a special
program for Orange Shirt Day. The program will be broadcast live,
offering all Canadians an unparalleled opportunity to lean in, to
listen, and to learn. This Orange Shirt Day, RBC and NCTR are
joining together to amplify residential school Survivors, Elders,
Knowledge Keepers, and children of Survivors in leading the
conversation.
"At a time when Indigenous youth are stepping forward with bold
ideas to shape the future, we continue to encounter painful
reminders that generations of Indigenous youth never had that
opportunity. We know that Indigenous youth are at the forefront of
reconciliation, so we are determined to listen to them, and be
guided by their perspectives so we can offer our help and
partnership. By partnering with NCTR, we affirm our commitment to
the reconciliation journey by ensuring these experiences are heard
to generate meaningful change that will benefit the people and
communities of Canada as a whole,"
said RBC representative Dale
Sturges, National Director, Indigenous Banking.
The week's online and broadcast programming will be complemented
by age-appropriate resources and classroom activities to help
educators lead their students through difficult subject matter.
It's important for all Canadians to reinforce the significance of
Truth and Reconciliation, starting with our youth and this free
online week-long event is the perfect opportunity to continue this
journey together.
This year's inaugural Truth and Reconciliation Week is history
in the making, we hope you will join us.
Teachers and educators are called on to register today:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/truth-and-reconciliation-week-tickets-153491752965?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
About the NCTR
The National Centre for Truth and
Reconciliation (NCTR) was created to preserve the memory of
Canada's Residential School system
and legacy. Not just for a few years, but forever. It is the
responsibility of the NCTR to steward and share the truths of
Survivors' experiences in a respectful way and to work with
Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators, researchers, communities,
decision-makers and the general public to support the ongoing work
of truth, reconciliation and healing across Canada and beyond.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with
a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading
performance. Our success comes from the 86,000+ employees who
leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision,
values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and
communities prosper. As Canada's
biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market
capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus
on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our 17
million clients in Canada, the
U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives
through donations, community investments and employee volunteer
activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.
About RBC Indigenous Financial Services Group
For
more than 100 years, RBC has been building strong relationships
with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada. We are committed to serving Indigenous
governments, communities, organizations, businesses and individuals
by creating opportunities for sustainable economic development
through access to banking and capital, community and social
development, employment, education and training and procurement.
RBC also provides donations and grants that support Indigenous
interests. More information is available at
www.rbc.com/indigenous.
SOURCE RBC Royal Bank