The Survivors’ Flag was created to honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and communities. It serves as a visible symbol of remembrance, resilience, truth, and the ongoing journey toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation provides an opportunity for schools to acknowledge the harmful legacy of the residential school system, recognize the experiences of Survivors, and demonstrate a commitment to learning, healing, and reconciliation. Flying the Survivors’ Flag would be a meaningful act of respect and solidarity that aligns with the educational goals of fostering awareness, understanding, and reconciliation among students, staff, families, and our broader community.
The flag represents:
- The experiences and resilience of Residential School Survivors.
- Recognition of the truths shared through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
- Support for ongoing reconciliation efforts.
- A commitment to honoring Indigenous voices, cultures, and histories.
By raising the Survivors’ Flag on September 30, our school would visibly demonstrate its commitment to acknowledging the past and building a future founded on understanding, respect, and reconciliation.
We will fly our Survivors’ Flag from end of day on the 29th of September until the start of the school day on October 1st.
Sincerely,
Mr. Oliver
Principal
Warren Collegiate
204-322-5586
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