Whereas number 80 of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada calls for a national statutory holiday for Truth and Reconciliation; And whereas National Aboriginal Day recognizes and celebrates the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Mtis peoples of Canada, but is not a national statutory holiday; And whereas a statutory holiday would allow all Canadians to be able to participate in the recognition and celebration of First Nations cultures and histories: Therefore be it resolved that the federal government, working with Aboriginal leaders, designate a national statutory holiday that celebrates the cultures and histories of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples of Canada.
Ministry of Canadian Heritage The Government is currently studying the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, including a call to establish a Nation Day of Truth and Reconciliation, as a statutory holiday. We will continue to examine possibilities associated with establishing a new statutory holiday in recognition of the important contributions of Indigenous peoples to the culture and heritage of Canada.
FCM At the latest board meeting in March 2018, the FCM Board of Directors considered the resolution and adopted it as Category A Concurrence. This category contains resolutions not addressed by FCM in the last three years that are the direct responsibility or concern of Canadian municipalities beyond a regional level and falls within the jurisdiction of the federal government. As this resolution has been adopted with concurrence, it will guide future FCM policy positions. In support of this adopted resolution, a letter will be sent to the relevant federal government minister outlining the call for action directed at the federal government contained in the resolution.