Truth and Reconciliation
Understanding Truth and Reconciliation Day
Namwayut: we are all one.
Chief Robert Joseph shares his experience as a residential school survivor and the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada.
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
A day for all Canadians to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools.
What is Truth and Reconciliation?
Have you ever heard about Truth and Reconciliation and wondered what it means? The mistreatment of indigenous people is far from being ancient history.
Truth and Reconciliation Events and Activities
White Rock - September 30
Walk on White Rock’s east beach with activities, performers, and Indigenous artists. Lunch is also included for anyone who attends!
Where: Chief Bernard Robert Charles Memorial Plaza and Semiahmoo Park15400 Marine Drive, White Rock
Time: 11am-2pm
Chilliwack - September 30
Honouring Residential School Survivors and Thrivers
An outdoor event with tours and speakers at Coqualeetza Residential School. Lunch will be provided!
Where: Coqualeetza Residential School Memorial Post
7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack
Time: 10am
Port Moody - September 30
Truth and Reconciliation
Noons Creek Hatchery will be hosting speaker and providing opportunities to learn about Truth and Reconciliation. Activities for all ages will be provided
Where: Noons Creek Hatchery
340 Ioco Rd, Port Moody
Time: 11am
Maple Ridge - September 29
Memorial Peace Park will be featuring Indigenous dancers, artists, speakers, an opening march, and paintings.
Where: Memorial Peace Park
11968 224th Street, Maple Ridge
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Vancouver - September 29
Orange Shirt Day
Grandview Park will be having a traditional welcome and prayer, lunch, speakers and performances
Where: Grandview Park
165 Charles Street, Vancouver
Time: 11am-3pm
Abbotsford - September 30
Walk Beside Us
Abbotsford Police Department is hosting a walk with food and activities.
Where: Thunderbird Square and Civic Plaza
32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford
Time: 12pm-3:30pm
New Westminster - September 30
Join them for an event filled with speakers, food, ideas, and inspiration as they explore the theme of “healing through understanding.”
Where: Queen’s Park South Field
51 3rd Ave, New Westminster
Time: 12pm-3:30pm
Home Based Activities
Truth and Reconciliation
- make your own orange shirt! Dye it, paint it or decorate it
- create an orange garden
- listen to a podcast
- take a nature walk
30 Ways To Honour Truth and Reconciliation
A commitment to honouring our land, it’s history and it’s future
Here is a list of actions we can all take through the year to create meaningful discussion and reflection to reaffirm that survivors, and all those that have been affected, matter.