TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - As we approach National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, media are invited to join an inspiring celebration hosted by the National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund (NIBTF) that will bring together members from Indigenous communities and corporate Canada to mark the launch of the Beyond Reconciliation Campaign. This new fundraising Campaign is aimed at addressing the profound impacts of the indian residential schools system and supporting Indigenous communities through education, culture, and healing.

WHAT: A celebratory event with remarks from:

• Naomi Racette, Executive Director, NIBTF
• Keith Martell, Former President and CEO First Nations Bank of Canada, TD Bank Group Board Member, member of the NIBTF Leadership Circle
• Norman Yak' e ula (Yakeleya), survivor of Grollier Hall Residential School, former Dene National Chief, former NIBTF Trustee, member of the NIBTF Leadership Circle
• Bharat Masrani, President and CEO, TD Bank Group and member of the NIBTF Leadership Circle
• Minister Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations Canada

WHO: 1:1 interview opportunity with:

• Naomi Racette, Executive Director, NIBTF
• Keith Martell, Former President and CEO First Nations Bank of Canada, TD Bank Group Board Member, member of the NIBTF Leadership Circle
• Norman Yak' e ula (Yakeleya), survivor of Grollier Hall Residential School, former Dene National Chief, former NIBTF Trustee, member of the NIBTF Leadership Circle
• Minister Gary Anandasangaree Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations Canada
• Doris Bear, Vice President, Indigenous Banking Group, TD Bank Group

WHEN: Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

• Interview opportunity: 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

WHERE: TD Conference Centre, Concourse Level at 55 King Street West, Toronto Ontario M5K 1A2.

Register your intention to attend by emailing Media-BeyondReconciliation@dcgsk.com

The NIB Trust Fund's objectives focus on addressing the challenges faced by First Nations communities in Canada, including social, economic, historical, and cultural aspects. They aim to provide information, educational programs, and financial assistance to support education, healing, and reconciliation initiatives. The Fund has awarded substantial funding to various beneficiaries for language revitalization, cultural programs, post-secondary education, employment and training, and scholarships. Its goal is to address the impacts of the Indian residential schools system and contribute to the well-being of First Nations and Métis peoples.

The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank"). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by assets and serves over 27.5 million customers in four key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Canada Trust and TD Auto Finance Canada; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation; Wealth Management and Insurance, including TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with more than 16 million active online and mobile customers. TD had $1.9 trillion in assets on April 30, 2023. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

SOURCE TD Bank Group