Aligning the Truth and Reconciliation call to actions with our work

Review the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Proclamation PDF file (500 KB)

The 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action final report PDF file (299 KB) listed 94 recommendations to “redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.” Of those, 27 have been identified as actionable areas for the City. Review these 27 calls to action here PDF file  (204 KB).

For a comprehensive look at our most recent Reconciliation actions, review our Reconciliation report PDF file (528 KB).

Aligning our work

The calls to action that align with our work can be summarized under the following three themes:

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  Healthy communities and wellness

  • Our Healthy City Strategy includes goals to promote safety, inclusion, and connections between communities and individuals with reconciliation as an integral focus
  • We support early learning and care, including child care, related grants, and support programs
  • Our Social Policy Capital Grants are awarded to Indigenous organizations for improved service delivery and on a range of issues, including cultural competency training, healing and wellness, and youth programming
  • Our sports partnerships and grants will be available to support Indigenous sporting events in Vancouver
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  Achieving Indigenous human rights and recognition

  • City of Vancouver – First Nations Council to Council, government relationship
  • Recognition of Vancouver’s situation on unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh traditional territory
  • Stated support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
  • City Council’s advocacy for Indigenous inclusion and rights recognition
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  Advancing awareness, knowledge, and capacity

  • We are providing cultural competency and capacity training for City staff, including mandatory Indigenous cultural competency training for all Vancouver Police Department staff
  • Our Vancouver Public Library branches are offering diverse and accessible collections on residential schools, treaties, and historical and contemporary Indigenous matters 
  • We launched First Peoples: Guide for Newcomers PDF file (5 MB), which covers the history of Indigenous peoples, a local First Nation overview, and contemporary urban issues
  • The Canada 150th anniversary celebration was used as a time for Indigenous recognition and celebration with all Vancouverites
  • We provide funding and support for BC Sports Hall of Fame External link icon to provide stories on Indigenous athletes in history
  • We provide support for Indigenous training and employment through our mentorship programs and partnerships with Indigenous employment agencies
  • We recognize September 30 as Orange Shirt Day to honour residential school survivors