The Survivors’ flag, created through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) in consultation with residential school survivors across Canada, is a symbol of remembrance and respect. It honours the experiences of survivors and the lasting impact on families and communities.
A call from the Primate
At Sacred Circle 2025, a residential school survivor shared with Primate Shane Parker a story of a ceremony she had attended where a Survivors’ flag was raised. She asked, “If a large corporation can do this, why can’t our churches?” Her question inspired Primate Shane Parker to call on all Anglican parishes to display the Survivors’ flag as a symbol of recognition, respect and hope.
Read the Primate’s invitation →
St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church in Winnipeg raised the Survivors’ flag in September 2023.
The Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador displays the Survivors’ flag in St. John’s, N.L. Here, Bishop Sam Rose and Archdeacon Charlene Taylor are outside the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025, the Diocese of Niagara raised the Survivor’s flag in front of Christ’s Church Cathedral in Hamilton, Ont.
The Diocese of Niagara gathers in front of Christ’s Church Cathedral in Hamilton, Ont.
St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Sorrento, B.C. flies the Every Child Matters flag.
The Survivor’s flag is displayed in the foyer of Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa. Its permanent home will be in the Cathedral’s Chapel of Reconciliation.
St. Augustine’s Anglican Church in Lethbridge, Alta. displays the Survivors’ flag with additional information and background to encourage and inform reconciliation efforts in the parish.
The Survivors’ flag flies at St. James Anglican Church in Kentville, N.S.
The Survivors’ flag is displayed in the chancel of St. John the Apostle in Port Moody, B.C.
St. Matthew’s in Windsor displays the Survivors’ flag in “recognition of the responsibility to remember and deepen our commitment to restorative justice and true reconciliation”.
Survivors’ flag at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, B.C.
At St. George’s Anglican Church, on Katzie and Kwantlen lands, an Every Child Matters flag is flown most of the year. In 2025, the outreach team purchased a Survivors’ flag so large, it was used it as an altar covering.
Displaying the Survivors’ flag in your parish
Flags are available through the NCTR, with purchases supporting education programs and survivor initiatives. Parishes are encouraged to send photos of the Survivors’ flag displayed in their communities to [email protected] and share them online. Each image contributes to a living record of the Church’s ongoing commitment to remembrance and reconciliation.
Resources for learning and prayer
Parishes and individuals are also encouraged to explore these resources to strengthen understanding, support meaningful reflection, and incorporate prayer into our collective journey of reconciliation:
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