National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Learn more about Phyllis’ story and Orange Shirt Day:
English: https://orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story/ OR https://orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story/#story
En français: https://orangeshirtdayorg.lightningbasecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/phyllis_histoire_fr.pdf
On Friday, September 29th, schools across SD20 will honour the National Truth and Reconciliation Day in various ways:
- Knowledge Keepers engaging with classes
- Drum circles
- Learning assemblies
- Education about Orange Shirt Day and Reconciliation
Bead Your Own Orange Shirt
Sep 27, 2023: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sep 28, 2023, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Castlegar, Gathering Place
https://selkirk.ca/events/orange-shirt-beading
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Saturday, September 30, 2023: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Trail Riverfront Centre
Honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Land Acknowledgement and opening prayer, followed by interactive learning. Wear orange to show support.
https://www.traillibrary.com/whats-happening/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-1
National Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day with COINS
Saturday, September 30th
1801 Connors Road in Castlegar
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS) is inviting the public to join them in marking National Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day. The purpose of the event is to offer acknowledgement and make prayer ties for the children of the residential schools — survivors, and the children that didn’t get to come home. Merchandise will be available for purchase.
https://www.facebook.com/circleofindigenousnations/
Other learning resources:
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Truth and Reconciliation Week Public Lunch and Learns
September 25 – 29, 2023
Full listing of topics and registration: https://nctr.ca/education/coming-soon-truth-and-reconciliation-week-2023/trw2023-gen/
Purchase an orange shirt and other official merchandise:
https://orangeshirtday.org/merchandise/
Learning videos for families:
CBC Kids News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT_ho4A6yw8
Canadian Human Rights Commission – CHRC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pclwpj1m8M
