National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.
September 25-30 is Truth and Reconciliation Week.
The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. This federal statutory holiday was created through legislative amendments made by Parliament.
Learn more on the Government of Canada website:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html
Many events are happening around the province this week in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The following is not a complete list - We encourage you to seek out and take part in events near you, and reflect on the reason this day exists.
Additional resources can be found at
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, https://nctr.ca
Orange Shirt Day, www.orangeshirtday.org
Culture Days
Events connected to Culture Days this week can be found at:
https://culturedays.ca/en/events?tags=truth-reconciliation&province=sk
Office of the Treaty Commissioner - Calendar of Events
can be found at http://www.otc.ca/attend_an_event.html
National
APTN and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation present Remembering The Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023, a 90-minute commemorative gathering. The multilingual event will be broadcast live from Parliament Hill, starting at 12:30 pm ET (10:30am SK) on APTN. Consult APTN’s September 30 programming.
Eston - Truth and Reconciliation Speaker Series, Sept 29 at 11:30am, Eston Library
More info: https://www.wheatland.sk.ca/WhatsHappening
Regina - Mâmawêyatitân Centre, Sept 30, beginning 8:30am
"The Equity Diversity Inclusion Network is hosting the Orange Shirt Day Walk & BBQ - Healing Our Communities, Presented by Reconciliation Regina.
To commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, participants will gather at the mâmawêyatitân centre starting at 8:30am for a Pipe Ceremony and then at 10am a short program will commence. The program will feature speaker, Eagle Feather News Editor and Residential School Survivor, Kerry Benjoe who is also a member of the Muscowpetung First Nation. Following this, a special memorial song will be sung by Everet Sayer & Tony Ironchild from Piapot First Nation for those children who never made it home from Indian Residential School.
The walk will be led by jingle dress dancers and will begin at 11am. The jingle dress dance signifies healing and will help all those that are part of the event with their healing journeys. Songs will be sung throughout the walk by the Red Dog Drum Group. The route will take participants through north central, hitting main streets including Elphinstone St., Albert St., and Dewdney Ave."
More Information
Regina - Cadmus Delorme presented by Regina Public Library, Sept 28 at 12pm
In person at 2311 12th Ave, Regina and streaming
Register for the online stream at https://www.reginalibrary.ca/attend/programs/9014728
"Recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools at this event. A drum group will provide an honour song before Cadmus Delorme shares his message, and the event will close with a healing dance from a jingle dancer."
Read more about this event
Regina - Community Smudge Walk at First Nations University of Canada, Sept 28 at 8:30am
Information: http://www.otc.ca/attend_an_event/event_detail/community_smudge_walk.html
Regina - RCMP Heritage Centre, Sept 30, 12-4 pm
"Join the RCMP Heritage Centre in honouring the children who never returned home from Residential Schools, as well as honouring the survivors and their families and communities. A range of free activities suitable for the whole family."
Sculpting with Lyndon Tootoosis
Learn about the Indian Residential School Memorial Monument created by Stanley Hunt
Activity story walk with “Phyllis’s Orange Shirt” by author Phyllis Webstad
Read more about this event
Regina - Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Oct 2, 11am
"Let's gather together and learn about the Residential School legacy and ways we can move forward in harmony on Monday, October 2, 11am. Hosted by Brad Bellegarde and Residential School survivor, Tim Poitras, it's an hour of thoughtful conversation, personal stories, and musical performances by Brad, aka InfoRed. See more and register at https://royalsaskmuseum.ca/visit/events/reconciliation-and-the-legacy-of-residential-schools
Part of the Traditional Knowledge Keepers' Program brought to you by Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation."
Regina - Metis Perspective on Truth and Reconciliation, Sept 29 at 2332-11th Ave (use Smith St door)
Supper, screening, music and entertainment, 5-830pm.
Melfort - Truth and Reconciliation Speaker Series, Sept 29 at 11am
Melfort & Unit Comprehensive Collegiate Track
More info: http://www.otc.ca/attend_an_event/event_detail/national_truth_and_reconciliation_day__melfort.html
Nipawin - Nipawin Main Street Community Stage, Sept 30, starting 10:30am
Rise Up Community Foundation
"Mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by joining us for jigging and conversation with renowned jigging champion, Courtney Anaquod.
Read more about this event
Prince Albert - Blanket Exercise, September 28 7pm
Prince Albert Arts Centre
Learn more: http://www.otc.ca/attend_an_event/event_detail/blanket_exercise21.html
Prince Albert - Every Child Matters Walk, Sept 30 at 10am-6pm, River St. MMIW Monument
"Join National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day activities around Prince Albert including Prince Albert Grand Council - Every Child Matters Walk starting at 10 a.m. Walk from River Street MMIWG Monument to Prince Albert Grand Council.
At 3 p.m. Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre (PAIMFC) & Navy League Walk with a walk from Kinsmen Park to City Hall
Then join the PAIMFC & First Nations University of Canada Feast and Round Dance hosted at the Prince Albert Indian and Métis Friendship Centre."
More info: http://www.otc.ca/attend_an_event/event_detail/national_day_for_truth_and_reconciliation__prince_albert2.html
Prince Albert - FNUC Northern Campus Round Dance, Sept 30 at 5pm-midnight, Prince Albert Indian & Metis Friendship Centre
More info: http://www.otc.ca/attend_an_event/event_detail/fnuc_northern_campus_round_dance.html?month=&year=&page=2
Saskatoon - Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Sept 30, 10am-4pm
"Join us for a day of reflection, learning, and celebration. Wanuskewin is honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This September 30th, we welcome you to be present and learn about the lasting Residential School Legacy, and how we move forward in harmony. We will be opening space for Truth, as you cannot move to understanding and Reconciliation without people’s truths being told and heard.
And space for honoring indigenous cultures being alive, shared, and passed down for generations, being together in the spirit of reconciliation. Admission will be by donation."
Learn more about this event
Saskatoon - Every Child Matters Powwow, Sept 30-Oct 1, SaskTel Centre
Presented by Saskatoon Tribal Council
More info: https://sktc.sk.ca/events/every-child-matters-in-honour-of-reconciliation-pow-wow/
It begins Saturday with the first Grand Entry at 1pm at SaskTel Centre. It is free admission, Grand Entries also happen 7pm on Saturday, 12pm and 6pm on Sunday.
Saskatoon - Rock Your Roots: Events and Walk for Reconciliation, Sept 30 at 8am-12pm
Presented by Reconciliation Saskatoon and the City of Saskatoon
The event will begin at 8:00am with a Pancake Breakfast hosted by CUMFI outside their office at 315 Ave M South. The walk begins at 10am from that location and proceeds down 20th Street W to Victoria Park (Reconciliation Circle at the foot of the "Where Our Paths Cross" installation). When the procession arrives, there will be a short program followed by games in the park.
More info: http://www.beaconnectr.com/events
Saskatoon - Kiskisiwin Smudge Walk with Chokecherry Studios, Sept 30 at 6pm, Kiwanis Memorial Park
"Chokecherry is proud to present its singers and speakers for the Kiskisiwin Smudge walk. This year we have Spirit Strong singers leading our walk and guiding us in a good way. Our speakers are Youth Chief Hailey Rose, Gabrielle Fayant, and Shalen Fox. We are honoured to have these amazing individuals talk on TRC, and life promotion!"
Saskatoon - showing of Bones of Crows by Marie Clements, Sept 30 at 1pm
Remai Modern, Saskatoon
Learn more: http://remaimodern.org/events-gatherings/discovery-cinema-bones-of-crows/
Waldlheim - Truth and Reconciliation Speaker Series: Tim Poitras, Sept 30 at 12pm
Waldheim Library
More info: https://www.facebook.com/WheatlandRegionalLibrary
Yorkton - Orange Shirt Day Event, Sept 30 at 9am, presented by the Yorkton Tribal Council
More info: http://www.otc.ca/attend_an_event/event_detail/orange_shirt_day__yorkton2.html
Concert events
Saskatoon, September 30: Blackbird Sessions: An Evening of Truth and Reconciliation
https://www.saskmusic.org/events/live-music-listings/display,event/21275/blackbird-sessions-an-evening-of-truth-and-reconciliation
