09/30/2026
On September 30, Yorkville University recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
As our campuses close for a day of reflection, we encourage our community to take time to learn about the history and ongoing impacts of the residential school system, listen to Indigenous voices and perspectives, and reflect on our shared responsibility to reconciliation.
Importantly, this work extends beyond a single day.
Throughout the year, Yorkville University is committed to creating opportunities to learn, build relationships and take meaningful action, including:
🧡 Partnering with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: This year, we partnered with the NCTR to offer a three-part learning series for students, faculty and staff. Led by Kaila Johnston, Director of Education, Outreach and Public Programming at the NCTR, the series explores the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools and what reconciliation can look like moving forward.
🧡 Building meaningful partnerships: Earlier this year, Yorkville University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Métis Nation of Ontario, formalizing a relationship rooted in mutual respect, reconciliation and a shared commitment to expanding access to post-secondary education for Métis learners across Ontario.
🧡 Supporting Indigenous learners: Our Indigenous Student Tuition Bursary provides support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students, while our Indigenous Student Advisory Council continues to create opportunities for Indigenous student voices to help shape our community.
We know that Truth and Reconciliation is ongoing work. One that calls for continued learning, listening, relationship-building and action.
This September 30, we invite our community to reflect on what reconciliation means and consider how we can each contribute to this work throughout the year.
