Good morning,

This year, the Canadian government announced that legislation was passed to make September 30 a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is intended to educate and remind Canadians about the history of residential schools, honor the victims and celebrate the survivors. We also suggest taking a moment to educate yourself on the history of residential schools, and consider participating in a community event to support the Indigenous community. I have attached a PDF that describes the back ground of Orange Shirt Day. I am very proud that RBC Wealth Management Canada has been an active supporter to our Indigenous partners in the community, and here are just two examples of what we have done.

• National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association (NATOA) is a charitable organization, and is committed to providing Indigenous Peoples of Canada with the resources and information that will help them efficiently create, manage, and operate trusts as a means to ensure the seven generations yet unborn, can benefit from the goals and dreams of the present generation. NATOA’s goal is to be a highly professional and relevant resource for Indigenous Peoples in becoming self-sustaining and vital economic communities. In 2020 and 2021 RBC Wealth Management has supported a 3-day virtual NATOA Indigenous Youth Summit that focuses on empowering youth with skills and advice to jumpstart their careers. Moreover, they discuss pertinent topics and barriers that Indigenous youth and gender diverse people may face. During the conference, the youth will develop tools needed to overcome these challenges and have confidence in themselves.

• The Canadian Canoe Museum has stewarded, for the last 20 years, the world’s largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. With more than 600 boats, the watercraft and their stories have a pivotal role to play in understanding the past and the future. By celebrating, documenting, preserving and conserving hundreds of years of material culture, the museum has amassed one of the finest collections – if not the finest – of its kind in the world. Canada’s First Peoples, Metis and Inuit designed, built and used the first canoes and kayaks, and the museum has an ethical role to play in honoring the cultural histories and stories within our collection. Over 20 percent of the museum’s collection is of Canadian Indigenous manufacture and tradition. The museum has an important history of collaboration with Indigenous individuals, communities and organizations.

While markets will be open tomorrow and our team is available to assist, please keep in mind, that fund transfers and trade settlement will be delayed till the Friday. I hope that you will join me in taking a moment to educate, reflect, and commemorate the heritage of indigenous schools. Every child matters.

Respectfully,

Devin

Please click here to view the PDF.