Engage more deeply
There are many ways to meaningfully act and actively learn on National Day For Truth and Reconciliation.
Educate yourself with books, podcasts, movies, and more
Books
Podcasts
Films & Movies
Other Resources
Reflect, discuss, and share your thoughts about your own connection and role in Truth & Reconciliation
Connect, give, and share with indigenous-led and -serving organizations
Search: “Indigenous” + name of your community + any other keywords (for example: health, education, language and culture, child welfare)
Or: Locate your nearest Native Friendship Centre and donate directly
Or: Find Indigenous-led work connected to communities and territories through the Feast House.
Look to see if they are Indigenous-led, for example, the organization has majority Indigenous staff and board. You can use the I4DM as a guide to learn what “Indigenous-led” means
Ask, “how does this organization demonstrate connection to community and accountability to who they serve?”
After you have learned whose land you live on - find the local nation, tribal or treaty office, urban office or band council and donate directly.
When donating, do not put labour on the Indigenous community office or staff – do your research and find a way to donate without asking for Indigenous peoples’ time that takes away from their priorities.
For Indigenous people, September 30 is a day for rest and community connection.
Giving beyond tax deductions
The Circle encourages giving abundantly, directly, and without restrictions, and that includes giving without the need for a charitable tax receipt. Many Indigenous-led organizations, projects, movements, or nations don’t have charitable status because they’re not eligible or because they don’t want their work constrained by the Canada Revenue Agency. Indigenous-led initiatives are often born out of land and water defence and charitable status could impede that integral work. Navigating the CRA requirements can also be time consuming and cumbersome, and we advocate for donors to give generously, with or without the tax deduction.