National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time for transparent education and to think deeply about reconciliation. It is an opportunity for Canadians to recognize and reflect on the lasting impact of our country’s colonial history. This date is also Orange Shirt Day, a time to reflect on the injustices of the residential school experience, as well as honour those who didn’t make it home, the survivors and their families.

SAIT recognizes this federal stat annually with an institutional closure. Refer to the Important Dates page to determine when it will be recognized.

4 Seasons of Reconciliation course

We offer the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation course in partnership with First Nations University of Canada, available to SAIT students and employees for free.

This three-hour course promotes a renewed relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canadians through transformative and engaging learning towards anti-racism education. This course is in direct response to the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the importance of educating all Canadians in workplaces and classrooms.

Those who complete the training earn a certificate.

How to register for 4 Seasons of Reconciliation

Students can access the course on mySAIT:

  1. Go to the myStudent tab.
  2. Select Search and Register for Classes in the Academic Records & Schedules section.
  3. Select Register for Courses.
  4. Select Non-Credit 2024-2025 from the drop-down menu and continue.
  5. Search for INDG001 Indigenous Topics.
  6. Add the course.
  7. Enter today's date in the first date field and confirm. You should now have access to the course.

Begin registration on mySAIT

If you're a SAIT employee, register through PeopleNow.

Learning resources

We’ve created a list of online learning and support resources for those seeking more resources.

For adults

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Final Report National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Indigenous Ally Toolkit by The Calgary Foundation Gratitude for the Land booklist native-land.ca Indigenous languages Indigenous podcasts

For youth

Books for kids and young adults Films for kids 9-11 Films for young adults 12-14 Films for young adults 15+

Teaching and education resources

First Nations Child and Caring Society SAIT Youth Initiatives Montana First Nation video Teacher Resource Guide Residential School podcast series Legacy of Hope Foundation Calgary Public Library Indigenous Services National Center for Truth and Reconciliation, University of Manitoba UCalgary Werklund Indigenous Education Resources Towards Reconciliation: 10 Calls to Action to Natural Scientists Working in Canada Orange Shirt Day 2021 Video National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day 2022 Video

Finding support

Organizations and contact information
Organization Contact
Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society 24-hour crisis line
403.531.1972 or 403.531.1976
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) 403.297.1700
CCASA – Calgary Communities Against Sexual Assault 403.237.6905
info@calgarycasa.com
Natoysopoyiis (SAIT Student Lodge) 403.210.4028
natoysopoyiis@sait.ca
Distress Centre 403.266.HELP (4357)
Elbow River Healing Lodge 403.955.6600
Hope for Wellness Help Line and Chat 1.855.242.3310
National Indian Residential School Resolution Help Support Program 1.866.925.4419
Writing Symbols Lodge Wellness and Cultural Support
Addiction helpline Available 24/7
1.866.332.2322
Urgent care for mental health Sheldon Chumir: 1213 4 Street SW
South Calgary Health Centre: 31 Sunpark Plaza SE
403.943.9300
Kids Help Phone Text CONNECT to 686868
1.800.668.6868
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Support Line 1.844.413.6649

Natoysopoyiis Resource Centre

To learn more and connect with the Indigenous community at SAIT, visit the Natoysopoyiis Resource Centre.

Natoysopoyiis

Our Organization

a view of the moutains and stream in between

Oki, Âba wathtech, Danit'ada, Tawnshi, Hello.

SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.

Visit Natoysopoyiis Resource Centre