Bill Detail

This bill proposes to establish June 30th of each year as National Blanket Ceremony Day across Canada. The day is intended to recognize and honour Indigenous Peoples, particularly Sixties Scoop survivors, acknowledging their resilience and the importance of cultural ceremonies like the blanket ceremony in healing and reclaiming belonging. It reflects Canada's commitment to reconciliation and celebrating Indigenous cultures, traditions, and histories as outlined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.