A national day of reconciliation is a critical observance, but I wonder if an actual holiday (only for those employed in the federal realm) is the right way to go. In those jurisdictions that did not recognize the day as a public holiday about a month ago, many employers set aside at least part of the day for sensitivity training and related sessions dedicated to advancing cultural awareness.
But why not on a regular basis? Is one day, as a holiday for some and not for others, the most appropriate way to get closer to truth and reconciliation?
It's a complicated issue, which I talk about in my newest book, Canada's Indian Act, which you can check out at this link. It's both a learning tool and my personal contribution to the very first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation - which I believe should be more frequently observed, as you can see by the fact that I'm dropping this episode more than a month after the official observance in the calendar.
