National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sept. 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Leduc residents are encouraged to pause, reflect on the legacy of the residential school system, and honour the survivors, their families and communities. This is also Orange Shirt Day, to raise awareness of the multi-generational trauma caused by the residential school system.
The community is invited to engage, listen and learn.
City of Leduc is a supporting partner of the Creating Hope Society's 'Calling Back our Spirit' gathering events on Monday, Sept. 30.
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Calling Back our Spirit Gathering
Metro Cinema (8712 109 St, Edmonton)
11 a.m. Pipe Ceremony
12 - 3:30 p.m. Documentery viewing "WaaPaKe - Tomorrow" with guest speakers
Admission is free; attendance is capped at 500 people
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Calling Back our Spirit Round Dance
Boyle Street Plaza (9538 103 Ave, Edmonton)
5 p.m. Round Dance
Orange flags will fly in place of the City of Leduc municipal flag at City facilities from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, and on Sept. 30, all flags (federal, provincial and orange) will fly at half-mast. They will return to full mast on Oct. 1.
The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their residential school experience: 1-866-925-4419.
More information:
- The City's approach to Treaty, Truth and ReconciliACTION
- Treaty, Truth and ReconciliACTION resources
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
- Understanding the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Beyond 94: Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. An immersive website on the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
- Orange Shirt Day Society