National Truth and Reconciliation Canada Quiz

What is the significance of September 30th in Canada?

• It is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• It is the day for celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving.

• It is the day Canada became a country.

• It is the day of the first snowfall.

What does the word 'reconcile' mean?

• To bring back friendly relations.

• To start a new project.

• To learn a new language.

• To build a new house.

What year was the Indian Act passed?

• 1820

• 2020

• 1920

• 2000

What was the purpose of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)?

• To gather evidence and support reconciliation.

• To celebrate holidays.

• To build new schools.

• To create new laws.

What does reconciliation mean?

• The action of reconciling.

• The action of building.

• The action of cooking.

• The action of painting.

What is the symbol of Orange Shirt Day?

• A blue hat.

• A green scarf.

• An orange shirt.

• A red jacket.

Who was Phyllis Jack Webstad?

• A famous singer.

• An Indian residential school survivor.

• A Canadian Prime Minister.

• A school teacher.

What does wearing an orange shirt on Orange Shirt Day signify?

• You like the color orange.

• You are a student.

• You support the Indian residential school system.

• You stand with Indigenous people.

What was the goal of Indian residential schools?

• To teach children to play sports.

• To assimilate Indigenous children.

• To build new homes.

• To create art.

What did the Indian Act make mandatory?

• All children must learn to cook.

• All children must learn to swim.

• All children must attend public schools.

• All Indigenous school-aged children must attend Indian residential schools.