In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, The City of Calgary is creating a permanent memorial to honour Indian Residential School survivors.

The Indian Residential School Memorial is an important project that advances The City of Calgary’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, specifically Call to Action #82 in the TRC report, establish a monument to commemorate all Indian Residential School Survivors, lost children, and inter-generational trauma survivors. 

We continue to move through the second phase of the project, and are pleased to invite Calgarians to share their feedback on four design concepts for the future permanent memorial.

Your Voice Matters

From May 6 to May 17, 2025, you’re invited to explore the proposed designs, developed by four Indigenous-led teams, who were shortlisted through the Request for Pre-Qualifications in 2024. These designs will be on display at The Confluence Historic Site & Parklands (750 9 Ave SE) or online through the IRS Memorial Engagement Page. These concepts are informed by the feedback gathered in Phase 1 (summarized in the What We Heard Report).

Your insights will play a role in selecting the final design. This engagement is about gathering input on which design resonates most with you. It’s not a voting process but an opportunity to contribute to the creation of a meaningful, lasting memorial.

An independent jury will review all feedback and use it to help guide the selection of the final design, which will be announced at a later date.

How to Participate

Visit in Person

Drop by one of four public engagement sessions at The Confluence, 750 9th Ave SE.
(Please note: vehicles must be registered but parking for this event is included.)