The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday in Canada that is observed on September 30 each year. The day was created through legislative amendments made by Parliament in response to Call to Action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which called for a federal statutory day of commemoration to honor survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process. The day is a time to remember and honor the Indigenous children who never returned home and the survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. It is also a time to engage in meaningful discussions about the history and legacy of the residential school system and to reflect on how to work towards reconciliation in our own lives. The day is marked by public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, and it is a vital component of the reconciliation process. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has become the permanent archive for the statements, documents, and other materials gathered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and its library and collections, as well as its National Student Memorial Register, are the foundation for ongoing learning and research.