The Kamloops Indian Residential School has been featured on a set of four new stamps unveiled by Canada Post ahead of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, Sept. 30.

The stamps – which also include Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School in Saskatchewan; Sept-Îles Residential School in Quebec, and Grollier Hall in the Northwest Territories – will be released tomorrow, Sept. 28.

“Featuring stark archival images of residential schools in different parts of Canada, the stamps serve as a reminder of the fear, loneliness, pain and shame experienced by generations of Indigenous children in these federally and church-created institutions,” Canada Post said, in a statement.

“The stamp issue serves as a vehicle for truth about Canada’s residential school system to help support the process of reconciliation and, ultimately, healing.”

The stamps were unveiled earlier today at the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ontario. It was established in 1972 following the closure of the Mohawk Institute Residential School, the first school in Canada’s residential school system.

The Mohawk Institute is also featured on the Official First Day Cover of this stamp issue, which will also feature a booklet of eight Permanent™ domestic rate stamps.

“Canada Post worked closely with the Survivors Circle of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation this year on its annual Truth and Reconciliation stamp issue,” the statement added.

“The Survivors Circle stressed the necessity to address the truth before Canadians can collectively work toward reconciliation. Canada Post thanks the Survivors Circle for their guidance and collaboration.”

The stamps – the second issue in Canada Post’s annual series on truth and reconciliation – will be available online and at post offices across Canada.

The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour support to former residential school students and their families. If you require support, please call 1‑866‑925‑4419.