Learning, Reflection and Reconciliation at the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite

This fall, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario is hosting two public exhibitions that invite visitors to learn more about Indigenous histories and treaty relationships, and to reflect on reconciliation. 

September: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Throughout September, visitors are invited to experience A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30th, an educational exhibition presented by the Legacy of Hope Foundation. 

The exhibition explores the origins and significance of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, along with the lasting impacts of Residential Schools, Day Schools, colonial policies, and the Child Welfare System on Indigenous Peoples and communities. Through historical context and educational content, it encourages awareness, understanding, and reflection. 

The exhibition is open in the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout September. Admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to consult this page when planning their visit. 

The Legacy of Hope Foundation is a national Indigenous charitable organization dedicated to educating Canadians about the history and ongoing impacts of Residential Schools and other colonial policies. Through exhibitions, educational resources, and public initiatives, the Foundation supports greater awareness, understanding, and reconciliation. 

November: Treaty 13 

Later this fall, during November’s Treaties Recognition Week, the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite will host a rare public display of Treaty 13, the 1805 agreement between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation covering lands that are now Toronto and parts of the Greater Toronto Area. 

Presented in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Archives of Ontario, and Library and Archives Canada, the display will offer an opportunity to learn more about treaty relationships and their continuing significance in Ontario. Dates and visiting information will be announced soon. 

We invite visitors to explore these two exhibitions. Learning about the past is an important step toward advancing reconciliation and honouring the resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.