Following the isolation and loss experienced during and for many, since, the Covid-19 pandemic, the Stó:lō Nation is organizing a gathering to support healing, celebrate resilience, and foster connections for its communities.

The Future Generations Foundation, formerly known as the NIB Trust Fund, is responsible for managing compensation allocated for Residential School Survivors under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. The programming supported by the funds focuses on generational healing, connections with Elders, revitalization of culture, language, and community and better education, employment, income, and standard of living outcomes for Indigenous peoples.

The Mohawk Village Memorial Fund, created by a group of survivors from the Mohawk Residential School in Brantford, Ontario, is dedicated to reclaiming their childhoods and fostering new memories for the families and descendants of survivors. The group is constructing a playground and park designed to bring together past students, their families, and the wider community.

Indigenous Residential School Survivors across Canada continue to grapple with the impacts of trauma, in addition to facing barriers to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. In Regina, Saskatchewan, the Regina Survivors Circle (RSC) provides a safe and supportive space for Survivors to share their stories, find connections, and reclaim their cultural heritage.

Moosonee, a community in the James Bay area of Ontario, is set to host an important reconciliation gathering, driven by the idea of a community Elder. The event, inspired by the desire to bridge divides between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, marks an important moment in the ongoing journey of reconciliation.

Many newcomers who arrive in Canada seeking refuge, opportunity and a better life are unaware of the history and ongoing journey of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in this country. The People Bridge Advocacy (PBA) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been addressing this gap by providing on-going Truth and Reconciliation education and activities for immigrants and refugees.

In 2023, Balcarres Community School in Saskatchewan embarked on an initiative to engage students, many of whom are members of neighbouring First Nation communities, in truth and reconciliation. Under the guidance of their teachers, students produced artwork that depicts the 94 Calls to Action outlined by the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada.

Sacred Heart Church has initiated an Outreach Ministry to address the pressing needs of its community members. By offering bag lunches, emergency hampers, and clothing items, the church helps lighten the struggles faced by individuals and families, many of whom are of First Nations or Métis backgrounds.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was established to facilitate reconciliation among Residential School Survivors, their families, their communities and all Canadians. By travelling to all parts of Canada and hearing from more than 6,500 witnesses, the TRC created a historical record of the residential school system.

To this day, the intergenerational trauma caused by the Residential School System has left many Indigenous people in need of healing and reconciliation. At Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples in Edmonton, Alberta, an Elders Ministry plays an important role in offering spiritual guidance and counseling to those in need