Remembering, Honouring and Healing

Elma Moses- ENG quote On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, FNEE wishes to honour the Survivors, the children who never returned home, their families and their communities. We stand with the commitment to acknowledge intergenerational trauma, heal wounds and move forward in the process of reconciliation.

As one of our participants from our Women Leadership program Elma Moses, Cree and a Survivor of residential schools, shares:

"Every day we need to learn about our history and it is everyone's responsibility to do it."

Our Perspectives on Video

We wanted to capture the voices of our participants and our facilitators.

What is the significance of September 30? What does it mean to them? Discover their perspectives:

Quote - Marc Du Sault - NDTR 2024Orange: A Bridge Between Memory and Dialogue

Inspired by the testimony of Phyllis Webstad, a residential school Survivor from Williams Lake, British Columbia, the colour orange has become a unifying and powerful reminder of the legacy of the residential school system, giving rise to Orange Shirt Day. We have chosen to feature this colour on our social media platforms and website to express our support.

Marc Du Sault, Huron-Wendat and co-academic director of the Economic Reconciliation program, reminds us:

"Understanding history is essential for fostering meaningful dialogue and shaping the future."

Quote - Élisabeth Petit - NDTR 2024A Time to Pause, Share, and Raise Awareness

At FNEE and HEC Montréal, September 30 is a public holiday dedicated to reflection, offering our team, instructors, and participants the opportunity to spend time with their families and communities.

As expressed by Élisabeth Petit, a non-Indigenous participant in the Economic Reconciliation program:

"On September 30, let's engage in a process of reflection, sharing, and raising awareness with those around us."

Please reach out to available support services if you or a loved one feels the need:

  • Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous
    people across Canada: 1-855-242-3310 or by chat: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
  • National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419