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SUMMARY:Multiple workshops
DESCRIPTION:Orange Shirt Day\, also called National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or National Day of Remembrance\, is observed yearly on  September 30 in Canada and the United States. This year Canada will hold its second statutory holiday observation of Orange Shirt Day to commemorate the missing and murdered children from residential schools and honor the healing journeys of residential school survivors.  \nToday and every day\, we encourage you to learn whose lands you reside on\, learn local Indigenous histories\, support and resource Indigenous leadership and organizations\, buy from Indigenous business owners and artists\, and share what you have learned with your communities and networks. \nVisit https://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/every-child-matters-september-30-orange-shirt-day to learn more and find events near you.
URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/multiple-workshops/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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SUMMARY:Webinars on Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:To honour the strength and resilience of Indigenous Peoples\, Royal Roads University is observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30.
URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/webinars-on-reconciliation/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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UID:1247-1695628800-1696093200@orangeshirtday.org
SUMMARY:Talks with Elders\, Beading and Craft Circles
DESCRIPTION:Workshops and events are available for self-identified Indigenous (First Nations\, Métis\, and Inuit) students at SFU. Please contact iscadmin@sfu.ca for more information on how to join any of the programs.  \nView the schedule here.
URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/talks-with-elders-beading-and-craft-circles/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230927T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T125728Z
UID:1043-1695808800-1696093200@orangeshirtday.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual Orange Shirt Day
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URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/10th-annual-orange-shirt-day/
LOCATION:Williams Lake Stampede Grounds\, 800 Mackenzie Ave\, Williams Lake\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orange Shirt Society":MAILTO:admin@orangeshirtday.org
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UID:1208-1695974400-1696093200@orangeshirtday.org
SUMMARY:Film Screenings
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URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/film-screenings/
LOCATION:Trinity College – University of Toronto\, 6 Hoskin Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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UID:1164-1696032000-1696118399@orangeshirtday.org
SUMMARY:Reconciling History Tours
DESCRIPTION:In honour of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\, we invite you to learn about Canada’s history in the spirit of truth and reconciliation\, reflect on the legacy of the residential school system\, and take action. \nThe Caring Society\, in partnership with Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G) and Beechwood Cemetery\, will once again host Orange Shirt Day 2023 on Unceded Algonquin Territory (Ottawa\, Ontario).  \nJoin us for a day of education\, reflection\, truth-telling and action at both Beechwood Cemetery and Downtown Ottawa! \nFor more information\, visit: https://fncaringsociety.com/orange-shirt-day.
URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/reconciling-history-tours/
LOCATION:Beechwood Cemetery\, 280 Beechwood Ave\, Vanier\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Nations Child and Family Caring Society":MAILTO:info@fncaringsociety.com
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UID:1212-1696032000-1696118399@orangeshirtday.org
SUMMARY:National commemorative gathering
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. \nThe 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.
URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/national-commemorative-gathering/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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UID:1227-1696032000-1696118399@orangeshirtday.org
SUMMARY:Orange Shirt Day
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URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/orange-shirt-day/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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SUMMARY:Truth and Reconciliation Walk \, Virtual Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Orange Shirt Day is a time of collective remembrance during which we honour those who attended Residential Schools as well as their families and communities. It is also a time to demonstrate personal and organizational commitments to reconciliation. This year Thursday\, September 30 is Orange Shirt Day across Canada. \nIn-person events\nPrince Rupert: Truth and Reconciliation Walk at Prince Rupert Middle School Track and Field\nThursday\, September 30 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm \nJoin in a walk to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and to honour Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools across Canada. The goal is for participants to walk a minimum of 215 laps together as a community. Contact Friendship House Prince Rupert at AandD@friendshiphouse.ca for more information. \nDawson Creek: Orange Shirt Day March at N.A.R. Park\nThursday\, September 30 at 3:00 pm \nThis annual march honours all those who have been affected by the Indian Residential School experience. Participants are encouraged to wear orange. More information and event details can be located on the event organizers’ Facebook page. \nVirtual events\nTk’emlúps te Secwépemc world wide drumming circle \nThursday\, September 30 at 2:15 pm \nTk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation is inviting people across the world to simultaneously drum for the missing children of Indian residential schools on the first ever National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The time\, 2:15 pm\, was chosen to signify the 215 children found on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in May of this year. Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is urging everyone to learn the Secwepemc Honour Song\, which can be accessed on YouTube. \nNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation hosted by Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund\nAll content is accessible on Thursday\, September 30th. \nThis online discussion features speakers from across the country and is designed to explore this new day of reflection\,  the significance of September 30\, what this means for reconciliation in Canada\, and how everyone can participate meaningfully.  For more information and full event details visit the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund website. \nTruth and Reconciliation Talking Circle hosted by University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)\nThursday\, September 30 at 10:00 am \nThis 90-minute event is open to everyone. The Talking Circle will feature singing\, dancing and storytelling\, as well as presentations from First Nations Studies Associate Professor\, Dr. Daniel Sims; First Nations Studies Assistant Professor\, Dr. Jessie King; and English Professor\, Dr. Rob Budde. Special guests Kelsey Abraham and his daughter Bella Rain Abraham will perform traditional dances. Please visit the UNBC website for more details and to access the Zoom webinar link. \nThe National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s Truth and Reconciliation Week\nMonday\, September 27 – Friday\, October 1 \nTruth and Reconciliation Week is a 5-day national event that will include important conversations on topics including Treaties; First Nations\, Métis\, and Inuit land claims; and the residential school system. This online event will provide historical workshops\, exclusive video content\, and activities— all supported by artistic and cultural performances by First Nations\, Métis\, and Inuit artists. You can view more information and register for the event on the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s website.
URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/truth-and-reconciliation-walk-virtual-sessions/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Health Indigenous Health":MAILTO:Indigenous.Health@northernhealth.ca
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SUMMARY:Multiple events with partners\, Craft activities
DESCRIPTION:The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation occurs on September 30. This day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools\, their families\, and the resiliency of their communities.  \nCulture Days has set September 30\, 2023 aside to create space exclusively for events organized to commemorate the NDTR\, including those aimed at sharing First Nations\, Métis\, and/or Inuit experiences and perspectives and uplifting the creative and cultural expressions of Indigenous people and communities. \nFor the full list of events\, visit https://culturedays.ca/en/resources/truth-and-reconciliation.
URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/multiple-events-with-partners-craft-activities/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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UID:1222-1696064400-1696093200@orangeshirtday.org
SUMMARY:Commemorative Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to commemorate Indian residential school victims\, honour survivors and their families\, and commit to acting on reconciliation. Remembering the Children.
URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/commemorative-gathering/
LOCATION:Fort Calgary\, 750 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230930T093000
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CREATED:20230926T165740Z
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UID:1426-1696066200-1696093200@orangeshirtday.org
SUMMARY:Orange Shirt Day Official Program - Everyone Welcome
DESCRIPTION:The Orange Shirt Day Official Program. Everyone welcome!\n9:30 am to 5:00 pm \nWILLIAMS LAKE STAMPEDE GROUNDS \n\n7:30 am Free Pancake Breakfast (only 800 available\, first come first served)\n9:30 am Opening Ceremonies & Speeches\n10 am to 4 pm Artisan & Food Vendors\n1 pm Indian Relay Races – admission by donation\n1 pm Lahal tournament starts\n5:00 pm Food Truck Dinner for Lahal players (first 400)\nWagon Rides throughout\nHealth & Wellness Services on site\n\nCHIEF WILLIAM POW WOW ARBOR \n\n\n\n5:00 Feast with speeches\, story telling\, and regalia dance – everyone welcome\n\n\n\nSee the Event Poster for all 10th Annual Shirt Day Events [PDF]
URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/orange-shirt-day-official-program-everyone-welcome/
LOCATION:Williams Lake Stampede Grounds\, 800 Mackenzie Ave\, Williams Lake\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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UID:1262-1696078800-1696086000@orangeshirtday.org
SUMMARY:Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society to honour the lost children and survivors from the Indian Residential Schooling system. The program will feature a ceremony\, stories\, drumming\, and songs. All are welcome to attend and participate. Please meet at the south side of John Hendry Park. \nPlease visit www.tsamiks.com for more information.
URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/community-gathering/
LOCATION:Trout Lake Community Centre\, 3360 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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UID:1185-1696078800-1696096800@orangeshirtday.org
SUMMARY:Orange Shirt Day Community Walk (In-person)
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URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/orange-shirt-day-community-walk-in-person/
LOCATION:King’s Navy Yard Park\, 252 Dalhousie St.\, Amherstburg\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230930T140000
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UID:1492-1696082400-1696093200@orangeshirtday.org
SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an afternoon of family friendly activities for all ages to mark this year’s Orange Shirt Day.\nAll are welcome. No cost to participate. Refreshments included.   \nProgram of Events  \n2:00 p.m.\nMeet at Market Garden (312 Durham Street\, Walkerton) \n2:10 p.m.\nWelcome and Land Acknowledgement\, members of Neyaashiinigmiing Council will be invited to speak and share \n2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.\nFamily friendly activities set up throughout the Market Garden \n2:30 p.m.\n“Memengwaa” book reading by local Indigenous author Dorothy Ladd (copies of the book are available for purchase and signing) \n3:30 p.m.\nEveryone will gather for a short group walk to the Walkerton Library front steps to honour\, remember\, and pay our respects to the survivors of Residential Schools\, and those who never made it home.  As in previous years\, items may be left on the steps if you wish (natural items preferred such as paper\, rocks\, flowers\, etc.) \nPARKING\nParking is available in the public lot directly north of the Market Garden park at 305 Catherine Street\, Walkerton.
URL:https://orangeshirtday.org/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-orange-shirt-day/
LOCATION:Market Garden Park\, 312 Durham Street\, Walkerton\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Orange Shirt Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brandy Patterson":MAILTO:brandyj.patterson@gmail.com
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