Office Closure
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This event has ended. It took place 499 days ago.
View Current Events CalendarPlease note that MD offices will be closed in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The MD will recommence services Tuesday, October 1 at 8:15am.
After-Hours Support
For important matters after hours, please call 780.849.4888 and your call will be directed appropriately. In the event of a fire, police, medical or other emergency requiring immediate assistance: dial 911.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.
This day also coincides with Orange Shirt Day, which raises awareness of the intergenerational impacts of residential schools and promotes the message that "Every Child Matters." The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture, self-esteem, and freedom experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
On September 30, we encourage you to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.
Mental health supports available
Former residential school students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and additional health support information provided by the Government of Canada. Indigenous Peoples across Canada can also access The Hope for Wellness Help Line, which offers 24/7 counseling and crisis intervention at 1-855-242-3310.
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