National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
List of Activities
https://www.womenscentrecalgary.org/event/the-fabric-of-our-stories/
WHAT: Join the Women’s Centre for a morning of conversation and T-shirt design in recognition of Orange Shirt day. Through this workshop we will explore the harm of residential schools and have a conversation around our contribution around working towards sowing seeds of reconciliation. Registration required*
WHERE: Women’s Centre of Calgary, 39 4th Ste. NE
*register by emailing: RSVP@womenscentrecalgary.org (include name and number)
WHEN: September 27, 2024 at 10:00-13:00
Orange Shirt Day 2024 – The City of Calgary
https://www.calgary.ca/events/orange-shirt-day.html
WHAT: Fort Calgary is offering free admission, as well as programming like two walking tours, crafts and a film screening featuring guest speaker Michelle Thrush. Guests are encouraged to wear orange. This day also provides an opportunity to witness, support, and honour the healing journey of survivors and their families.
WHERE: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue SE
WHEN: September 30, 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Arts Commons
https://www.artscommons.ca/ndtr
WHAT: Gallery Tours and Artist Talks - *RSVP required*
WHERE: The Galleries at Arts Commons
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2024 at 14:00 and 16:00
WHAT: Indigenous Makers Market
WHERE: Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2024 at 12:00-17:30
WHAT: Elders Story Project - *RSVP required*
WHERE: Jack Singer Concert Hall
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2024 at 18:30
WHAT: Commemorative Walk and Gathering
WHERE: Walk starts at Eau Claire Park (south side of Peace Bridge), 1 Ave & 7 St. SW, along the Bow River pathway and finishes at Contemporary Calgary 701-11 St. SW
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2024 at 10:00-16:00
WHAT: Men’s Talking Stick Healing Ceremony *registration required*
WHERE: Contemporary Calgary 701-11 St. SW
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2024 at 15:00-16:30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/ Orange Shirt Day 2024 at the University of Calgary
https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous/orange-shirt-day
WHAT: Screening of Bones of Crows *registration required*
WHERE: Central Library
WHEN: Sept. 29, 2024 at 18:30-21:00
WHAT: Michelle Good Presentation: Getting Under the Myth of Canadian History *registration required*
WHERE: Central Library
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2024 at 12:30-13:30
https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/connect/indigenous-services/truth-and-reconciliation/
WHAT: Explore Indigenous Placemaking installations by artists connected to Treaty 7 at nine Library locations
WHERE: 9 Library locations: Central, Crowfoot, Forest Lawn, Judith Umbach, Saddletowne, Seton, Shawnessy, Signal Hill, and Village Square
WHEN: Sept. 29, 2024 at 18:30-21:00
Speak Up! Panel at Studio Bell
WHAT: Studio Bell is offering free admission, and it’s a great opportunity to visit the National Music Centre’s Speak Up! exhibition that highlights the work of several Indigenous musical artists and a speak Up! panel discussion hosted by David McLeod at 1pm.
WHERE: National Music Centre, Studio Bell, 850 4 St. SE
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2024 at 18:30-21:00
Numbers Unveiled: A Journey into their Sacred Significance
WHAT: The CIF Reconciliation Society and Southcentre Mall have teamed up to present an art installation called Numbers Unveiled: A Journey into their Sacred significance featuring four artworks by seven Indigenous artists that explore Indigenous culture and reconciliation
WHERE: Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Rd. SE
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2024
WHAT: Head to The Military Museums in the afternoon to join a special tour at 1 pm or 3 pm. These tours highlight Indigenous peoples within the history of Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces.
WHERE: 4520 Crowchild Trail SW
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2024, 1pm and 3pm
National day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024 – Parliament Hill / Ottawa, ON
https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/parliament-hill/
WHAT: This special program seeks to honour Survivors, pay tribute to the children who never made it home from residential schools, and deliver a safe and nurturing environment for reconciliation and healing. This year’s gathering will encompass
powerful reflections from esteemed Elders and Survivors as well as moving performances by First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists. The gathering will be broadcast live on all APTN channels and partnering Canadian broadcasters to reach as many viewers as possible. Tune in and join us on our collective journey towards reconciliation.
WHERE: IN-PERSON – Parliament Hill in Ottawa; LIVE BROADCAST available for those outside of Ottawa
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2024 at 3pm EDT
Learning Resources for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
University of Manitoba- Lunch and Learns
WHAT: Free virtual program open to the public
During Truth and Reconciliation Week 2024, we invite you to join our daily Lunch and Learn webinars – an immersive experience to UN-learn the myths of colonial history in Canada. These 50-minute sessions will begin at 12:00pm CDT each day. All sessions will have simultaneous English-French and ASL interpretation.
WHEN: September 23 to 27, every 11:00 MDT/12:00 CDT
University of Calgary – Education and Teaching Resources
https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous/orange-shirt-day
Public Service Alliance of Service
https://psacunion.ca/national-day-truth-and-reconciliation-resources
Government of Canada - Understanding the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1631130192216/1631130220404
https://canadianwomen.org/blog/september-30/
Canada’s History Society – Truth and Reconciliation Education Package
