National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 30, the College joins with all Nova Scotians in observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

In its commitment to reconciliation, the College is dedicated to critically examining how we conduct our regulatory work to remove structural barriers experienced by Indigenous people living in the province.

The College still has much to learn about the impact of Canada’s colonial past, and much to do to fulfill our commitment to address Indigenous-specific racism in the healthcare system. This is a shared journey led by the College’s governing Council and rooted within all levels and all departments of the College.