National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Community Events

On September 30, Tikinagan Child and Family Services invites you to wear orange for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to show your support for residential school survivors.

The residential school system historically separated families and disrupted community life. Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin, which means “Everyone working together to raise our children,” is the Tikinagan service model and works to keep families together, maintain our culture and respects the inherent authority of First Nations to care for our own children. The residential school system actively broke the authority of First Nations, caused trauma and pain, and disrupted a whole culture. By wearing orange, we can stand together and honour the journey of healing and resilience of our Indigenous peoples. Showing your support goes a long way in starting a conversation about our history and its implications on our present. These conversations lead to action and change that can bring our communities together. We encourage you to act – honour and support residential school survivors and their families. Action can include…

  • Learning about the history behind Orange Shirt Day (https://orangeshirtday.org/about-us/).
  • Learn about residential school history and its current impacts.
  • Participate in local activities and events honouring the journey of both residential school survivors and those countless children that were lost.
  • Hold your politicians accountable. Learn about government policy and stay informed.
  • Donate to and volunteer with charities that support residential school survivors and their families.

Please see below for events in our communities. Know of an event we don’t have listed? Email communications@tikinagan.org with the event info!

Local Events

DRYDEN

September 27, 2024 – Metis Youth Orange Shirt Beaded Pin

Youth, join us for a PD Day Orange Shirt Beaded Pin workshop On Friday September 27, 2024 starting at 10:30am. Limited Space is available for this workshop. Registration is required. To register yourself/ youth please contact Amanda at Amanda.Lupien@nwomcfs.ca or by calling (807) 223- 5741

⏰ Time: 10.30 AM

📍 Location: 211 Princess Street, Dryden, ON

LEC SEUL

September 27, 2024 – Truth and Reconciliation Day walk and BBQ

This Friday, September 27, 2024, join us for the Truth and Reconciliation Day walk and BBQ at Archie’s Landing. Please see poster for additional details and please wear an orange shirt.

⏰ Time: 10.30 AM

📍 Location: Archie’s Landing

SIOUX LOOKOUT

September 30, 2024 –  Sunrise Ceremony & Evening Film Screening

We Were Children Film Screening. NGFC and SLFNHA will be doing a film screening on 2 Residential School Survivors. Trigger/provoking warning.

  • Free admission
  • Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre Main Hall
  • Beverages & light refreshments will be served.

⏰ Time: 7.00 AM (Sunrise Ceremony)

📍 Location: Sioux Lookout

 

⏰ Time: 6.30 PM (We Were Children Film Screening)

📍 Location: Sioux Lookout

THUNDER BAY

September 27, 2024 – Orange Shirt Day Walk (Lakehead University Indigenous Student Services Centre)

Join us on September 27 for our Orange Shirt Day Walk as we honour the children who survived the Residential School System, those who never made it home, and those who are still missing.

⏰ Time:

📍 Location: Lakehead University Indigenous Student Services Centre

 

September 30, 2024 – ONWA

Join the Ontario Native Women’s Association on September 30th to support Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day). ONWA is hosting a sacred fire to honor all survivors, family members, and friends. The event will include Cedar Tea, Bannock, drumming, and land games. Register Today: https://forms.office.com/r/TBRn4gDBM0

⏰ Time: 11 AM – 4 PM

📍 Location: 380 Ray Blvd, Thunder Bay

 

September 27, 2024 – Orange Shirt Day Walk (Diversity Thunder Bay, Nishnawbe Aski Nation ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᐊᔅᑭ ᐅᑭᒪᐎᓐ)

Join us on September 27 for our Orange Shirt Day Walk as we honour the children who survived the Residential School System, those who never made it home, and those who are still missing. This family-friendly event starts at the NAN office (200 Syndicate Avenue South) at 10:30 a.m. with shirt distribution and a blessing ceremony. The walk will end at Vickers Park where the event begins from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring activities, Survivor and school walkthrough exhibit, food and vendors.”— in Thunder Bay. https://www.facebook.com/share/Qsg4UWfeHpoabNFa/?mibextid=WC7FNe

⏰ Time: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m

📍 Location: 200 Syndicate Avenue South

 

September 28, 2024 – Orange Shirt Day Prep (Rocky Bay Child & Family Services)

Orange Shirt Day Prep. Thursday, September 28th at the RBCFS office in Thunder Bay from 1pm-3pm.

⏰ Time: 1 P.M. to 3 P.M

📍 Location: RBCFS office