National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2024 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day, formerly known as Orange Shirt Day, will be held on September 30 to honour residential school survivors, those who never returned home, their families and their communities.

While it is not a statutory holiday in Saskatchewan, the province encourages everyone to take time on this day to listen, learn, and reflect to continue the important journey towards reconciliation.

How you choose to mark this day is personal. You may choose to reflect on your experiences, attend local events or learn more about our history.

 

Ways to Mark National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Wear orange on September 30 to support reconciliation, commemorate the residential school experience, honour the healing journey of the Survivors and their families, and to commit to the enduring truth that EVERY CHILD MATTERS.

Some schools and businesses will observe Orange Shirt Day between September 23 and September 30.

Learn more about Orange Shirt Day at www.orangeshirtday.org. 

 

Saskatoon Tribal Council “Every Child Matters” Annual Pow Wow 2024

The Saskatoon Tribal Council is hosting the “Every Child Matters” – In Honour of Reconciliation Pow Wow at SaskTel Centre. Admission is free. Visit the event webpage for programming details and more information.

More details: https://sktc.sk.ca/events/every-child-matters-in-honour-of-reconciliation-pow-wow-2024/

 

Wanuskewin Heritage Park

This September 30, Wanuskewin Heritage Park welcomes you to be present and learn about the lasting Residential School Legacy, and how we move forward in harmony.

Admission will be BY DONATION from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more information: https://wanuskewin.com/event/september-30-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/

 

Remai Modern

Invites visitors to join them on September 26 for a community screening of Wilfred Buck. Adpated from Buck’s rollicking memoir, I Have Lived Four Lives, the film weaves together stories from his life, including the harrowing young years of displacement and addition. 

This community screening of Wilfred Buck is presented in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and is free and open to the public.

For details: https://remaimodern.org/events-gatherings/community-screening-wilfred-buck/

 

Additional Resources

For moving stories, listen to 650 CKOM: https://www.ckom.com/player/?playerID=696

Reconciliation Saskatoon: https://www.reconciliationsaskatoon.com/

Orange Shirt Society: https://orangeshirtday.org/

Indian Residential School Survivors Society: https://www.irsss.ca; 24-hour crisis line at 1-800-721-0066