Learn & Explore: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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About this lesson
Recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we come together to acknowledge and reflect on this history and discuss where we are today
Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its report, shedding light on the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools in what is now known as Canada. On October 1, recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we come together to acknowledge and reflect on this history and discuss where we are today. Although September 30 is the designated day, at ROM we acknowledge these discussions should happen year-round.
During this meaningful Learn & Explore Day, Indigenous Museum Educators voices will be prioritized by leading the session. Students will have the opportunity to discover Artistic and Cultural Belongings, hear personal stories from Indigenous voices, and learn about the correct pronunciation of names, Nations and belongings.
This event will also feature a discussion on the significance of correct terminology and assist students with insights into the Dish with One Spoon agreement to reflect on their role as responsible stewards and good ancestors for future generations.
We encourage students to wear orange in recognition of this significant day. Students will also be invited to create an orange shirt day pin in the Currelly Gallery anytime throughout the day.
This session is taught by an Indigenous Museum Educator
This theatre session is accompanied by an activation in the museum that will run from 10:00AM-3PM
| Delivery Language | This lesson is only offered in English |
| Galleries/Location | Theatre |
| Format | Theatre Lesson |
| Pricing | $16/person |
| Minimum Group | 15 |
| Maximum Group | 35 |
Learning Goals
Understand the significance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and why it is important to remember the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools.
Hear and learn from the Indigenous Learning and Programs team as they share personal stories and teachings.
Explore Indigenous Artistic and Cultural Belongings and understand their meaning and importance.
Learn how to respectfully say and use the correct names, Nations, and terms when referring to Indigenous Peoples and belongings of this area.
Reflect on their responsibilities as treaty people through the teachings of the Dish with One Spoon agreement.
Ability to create an orange shirt pin to honour Survivors, families, and communities, and to show a personal commitment to learning and reconciliation through an activation after the presentation.
Target Classes
Depending on the examples the ROM Educator decides to focus on, links may include:
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