Orange Shirt Society

Cadmus Delorme Presentation
2023-09-29 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall – UCalgary, 206 University Ct NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Cadmus Delorme, a Cree and Saulteaux and former chief of Cowessess First Nation, shares his presentation, What We Inherited and Better Understanding Our Role in Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. Hosted by Dr. Shawna Cunningham, EdD, director of ii’ taa’poh’to’p, UCalgary’s Indigenous Strategy, with special remarks from UCalgary President Ed McCauley and Calgary Public Library CEO Sarah Meilleur, BA’01. Piikani Elder Reg Crowshoe, Hon. LLD’01, will open and close the event in a good way.

Sunrise Ceremony
2023-09-29 12:00 - 17:00 | University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
On Friday, September 29, we will gather at the BMH Green for a Sunrise Ceremony beginning at 7:00 am, which will be followed by a Commitment Polishing Ceremony at 10am. The Commitment Polishing Ceremony will include a Cedar Circle and Pipe Ceremony. The day will also include speeches, a walk around Ring Road, a feast, drumming and round dance at the BMH Green.
It is important that we wear orange on this day to show support. Orange was chosen in honour of Phyllis Webstad, a survivor of the St. Joseph Mission Residential School. On her first day, her new orange shirt given to her by her granny was stripped and stolen. We wear orange for all the children who had everything taken including their language, their culture, and for too many- their lives.
To register for this event, please visit:
https://www.ticketfi.com/event/5225/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-2023

Commemorative Gathering
2023-09-29 11:30 - 17:00 | University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
On Sept. 29, 2023, at 11:45 a.m., the UVic community will come together in the Quad to listen, learn and share.
For more information on events, visit https://www.uvic.ca/event/orange-shirt-day/index.php.

Orange Shirt Day Activities - Everyone Welcome
2023-09-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Williams Lake Stampede Grounds, 800 Mackenzie Ave, Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Join us for Orange Shirt Day activities. Everyone welcome!
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WILLIAMS LAKE STAMPEDE GROUNDS

10 am Opening Ceremonies & Truth Telling
10 am to 4 pm Artisan & Food Vendors
1 pm Entertainment – Hypnotist Show
3 pm C+ Bull Riding Show – admission by donation Wagon Rides throughout
Health & Wellness Services on site

BOITANIO SKATE PARK

Orange Shirt Day Skate Jam with Rosie Archie. BBQ & Skateboard Workshop 3:30 – 8:00 pm

See the Event Poster for all 10th Annual Shirt Day Events [PDF]

Ozaawaa Babigoyaan Giizhigad (Orange Shirt Day)
2023-09-29 09:30 - 16:00 | Ontario
Commemorate Ozaawaa Babigoyaan Giizhigad (Orange Shirt Day) with fellow TMU community members on Friday, September 29.
Event open to All TMU community members
Event Location:SLC 8th floor
University community members (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous) come together every year in the spirit of truth-telling and reconciliation and to provide space for meaningful conversations and reflection on the impacts of residential schools and their legacy in our community.

Film Screenings
2023-09-29 08:00 - 2023-09-30 17:00 | Trinity College – University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

SD27 Students Attend
2023-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Williams Lake Stampede Grounds, 800 Mackenzie Ave, Williams Lake, BC, Canada
SD27 Students Attend
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
WILLIAMS LAKE STAMPEDE GROUNDS

Opening Ceremony
Speeches
Activities
Wagon Rides throughout

See the Event Poster for all 10th Annual Shirt Day Events [PDF]

Opening Ceremony - Lighting of Sacred Fire
2023-09-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Williams Lake Stampede Grounds, 800 Mackenzie Ave, Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Join us for the opening ceremony and lighting of sacred fire
7:00 pm
WILLIAMS LAKE STAMPEDE GROUNDS

Opening prayer, drumming, smudging – everyone welcome
Wagon Rides throughout

See the Event Poster for all 10th Annual Shirt Day Events [PDF]

Orange Shirt Pin Workshop
2023-09-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Sage and Tree Gallery, 231 5th Street, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Come make Pins with us.
All supplies included and proceeds with go the Orange Shirt Society.
10.00 per attendee.
September 26th & 27th @ 6pm to 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/SageandTreeGallery

Let’s learn about the importance of Orange Shirt Day: Online Session
2023-09-27 11:00 - 12:30 | Ontario
Jaimie Kechego from the Centre for Teaching and Learning will be running two online sessions on Monday, Sept. 25, and Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on “Let’s learn about the importance of Orange Shirt Day.” The focus is on how Orange Shirt Day (Sept. 30), began and what it’s grown into nationally. There will be an exploration and discussion of what this day means to Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous peoples.
Register here for the workshop

10th Annual Orange Shirt Day
2023-09-27 10:00 - 2023-09-30 17:00 | Williams Lake Stampede Grounds, 800 Mackenzie Ave, Williams Lake, BC, Canada

Empowering the Spirit Storytelling
2023-09-25 10:30 - 2023-09-29 17:00 | Ontario
For more information, visit https://empoweringthespirit.ca/orange-shirt-day-and-beyond/upcoming-events/.

St. Joseph Mission Photo Exhibition “Remembering Our Friends”
2023-09-25 10:00 - 2023-09-29 15:00 | Gibraltar Room, 525 Proctor St, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V2G 4J1, Canada
St. Joseph Mission Photo Exhibition “Remembering Our Friends”
Daily from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
GIBRALTAR ROOM
Feature Films showing daily from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Monday – “Beyond the Shadows”
Tuesday – “Unity Ride”
Wednesday – “Fifth Estate” 12- 1pm & “We Were Children” 7-9pm
Thursday – “Man Alive”

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Flag Raising Gathering
2023-09-25 09:00 - 2023-09-28 12:30 | Georgian College Campuses, Ontario, Canada
Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to reflect on and commemorate the painful legacy of Canada’s residential schools. It’s also known as Orange Shirt Day. With support from Indigenous Services, Visiting Elders, Indigenous community partners, and departments across the college, we’ve organized several events leading up to Sept. 30.
Please join us for flag raisings at Georgian’s campuses in the days leading up to Sept. 30. These are happening in person at the flagpoles in front of our campuses, except in Barrie where the flag raising will take place at the Georgian Cenotaph, in front of C building.
Barrie Campus
Wednesday, Sept. 27
11:30 a.m.
Midland Campus
Thursday, Sept. 28
11 a.m.
Muskoka Campus
Monday, Sept. 25
11 a.m.
Orangeville Campus
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Noon
Orillia Campus
Owen Sound Campus
Monday, Sept. 25
9 a.m.
South Georgian Bay Campus
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Noon

Talks with Elders, Beading and Craft Circles
2023-09-25 08:00 - 2023-09-30 17:00 | Ontario
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.
View the schedule here.

Webinars on Reconciliation
2023-09-25 08:00 - 2023-09-30 17:00 | Ontario
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.

WLFN Culture Creations Fair
2023-09-22 11:00 - 19:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Dr, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V2G 5K9, Canada
Join us at the culture creations fair

Medicine Bags with beading
Drum Kits
Ribbon Skirts

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Multiple workshops
2023-09-21 08:00 - 2023-09-30 17:00 | Ontario
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.
Today 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.
Visit https://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/every-child-matters-september-30-orange-shirt-day to learn more and find events near you.

Victoria Orange Shirt Day Event
2023-09-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
September 30th is a day to honour, acknowledge and recognize the harm caused by the residential school system on generations of Indigenous children, families and communities across Canada. Our goal is for all members of the community to come together to support one another.
We will once again have the opportunity to engage with our community in 2023, so please check back closer to September 30 for more details.

Reconciliation Run in Support of Mazinaajim Children's Foundation
2023-09-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Boulevard Lake, 400 Lyon Blvd W, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Honouring our Children: Reconciliation Run in Support of Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation
Date & Location:
Friday, Sept. 30 – Boulevard Lake
Race Times:
8:30 am – Half Marathon Run
9:30 am – 10km Run
10 am – 5km Run & Walk
Entry Fees:
Half Marathon- $120
10km Run – $80
5km Run/Walk – $60
Every registered participant will receive a medal and t-shirt.
To register visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/237702894757
For more information, email events@dilico.com
