Today is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to reflect on the ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and Canada’s painful history with Indigenous communities. Today is also a day to remember and honour the children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities as we work towards reconciliation.

In order to recognize this day properly, we will not be posting any new content on our social media and digital channels. We encourage you to join us in using this day for meaningful reflection and learning to better understand the challenges faced by Indigenous people historically and today.

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2026 Best Live News Special

The King in Canada: Speech from the Throne

The King in Canada: Speech from the Throne

2026 Best Direction, Comedy

Sasha Leigh Henry

Sasha Leigh Henry

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Children Ruin Everything

Connection

2026 Best Direction, Documentary Series

Trish Dolman

Trish Dolman

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Mafia: Most Wanted

Behind The Bosses

2026 Best Direction, Animation

Hong Qi

Hong Qi

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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I am Jackie Robinson

2026 Best Writing, Drama Series

Jacob Tierney

Jacob Tierney

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Heated Rivalry

I'll Believe In Anything

2026 Best Writing, Documentary

Mika Collins, Mike Lobel

Mika Collins, Mike Lobel

Don't Come Upstairs

2026 Barbara Sears Award for Best Visual Research

Stefanie McCarrol, Tammy Egan, Judy Ruzylo

Stefanie McCarrol, Tammy Egan, Judy Ruzylo

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

2026 Best Writing, Pre-School

Rennata López, Chloe Gray

Rennata López, Chloe Gray

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Bestest Day Ever with My Best Friend

Luna the Gecko's Bestest Day Ever

2026 Best Photography, Lifestyle or Reality/Competition

Claudio Manni

Claudio Manni

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Beer Budget Reno

No Booty in this Kitchen

2026 Best Picture Editing, Drama

Arthur Tarnowski

Arthur Tarnowski

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Heated Rivalry

Rose

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