This is an archived collection from Culture Days 2024.
Truth and Reconciliation
By Culture Days
Monday, September 30th is The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. To honour this significant day, Culture Days has dedicated the 30th exclusively to events commemorating The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. These events highlight First Nations, Métis, and Inuit experiences and perspectives, celebrating the creative and cultural expressions of Indigenous people, stories, and communities. Look through this collection which showcases just a few of the events inviting public engagement and fostering pathways to learning, recognition, and cultural exchange.
Gallery Exhibition: Bi-Giwen: Coming Home, Truth Telling from the Sixties Scoop
Grand Coteau Heritage & Cultural Centre
Shaunavon, SK
Moccasin Trail Walk with Knowledge Keeper Stephen Paquette
Oakville Community Foundation
Oakville, ON
Phyllis Poitras-Jarrett: Spirit of Nature - Looking Beyond Yourself
Art Gallery of Outlook:
Outlook, SK
Cultural Connections - Community Art Project
Weaver Heritage Park
Lloydminster, SK
Sep 29
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sep 30
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cultural Connections - Metis trapper tent with Metis Local 18
Weaver Heritage Park
Lloydminster, SK
Sep 29
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sep 30
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Presents – Mimi O’Bonsawin
City of Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill, ON
Sep 30
7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Rosthern Healing Walk & Gathering for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Town of Rosthern & Good Neighbors Food Centre
Rosthern, SK
Sep 30
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Truth & Reconciliation Day
The North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Clearwater, BC
Sep 30
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Create and Connect: Truth and Reconciliation Day at MONOVA
MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
North Vancouver, BC
Sep 30
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Youth Red Dress Beading Project ages 6+
Vernon Community Arts Centre
Vernon, BC
Sep 30
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Walk for Reconciliation: Treaty 4 Timeline and Feather Garland Creation
Collabartive Studios
Weyburn, SK
Sep 30
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Talking Circle with Michael Blackstock of Blue Ecology at Berwick
Diane Moran
Qualicum Beach, BC
Sep 30
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Screening: Wawahte Documentary
Blue Mountains Public Library
The Town of The Blue Mountains, ON
Sep 30
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Tipi Raising Ceremony & Bannock Demonstration
Grand Coteau Heritage & Cultural Centre
Shaunavon, SK
Sep 30
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Truth & Reconciliation "The Michif Story"
Metis Nation - Sask Western Region lll Queen City Local #34
Regina, SK
Sep 30
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Roots to Reconciliation: Songs and Stories with Rene Meshake
City of Guelph Museums & Culture
Guelph, ON
Sep 30
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Screening of The Secret Path at Fergus Grand Theatre
Township of Centre Wellington
Fergus, ON
Sep 30
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Community Artwork with Holly Tennant
Heritage Abbotsford Society in Partnership with City of Abbotsford
Abbotsford, BC
Oct 1
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with Tanya Tagaq, Lido Pimienta, and others
Koerner Hall at the The Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto, ON
Oct 1
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Beauty of the Culture; Stories of My Ancestor Pitikwahanapiwiyin (Chief Poundmaker)
Art & Culture Centre/Climax Community Museum
Climax, SK
We Are Still Here: Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation @ Sherwood
Arts Milton
Milton, ON
Oct 5
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cultural Connections - Hair Teachings
Weaver Heritage Park
Lloydminster, SK
Sep 29
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sep 30
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cultural Connections - Tipi Teachings and Dream Catchers
Weaver Heritage Park
Lloydminster, SK
Sep 29
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sep 30
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pimootayowin: A Festival of New Work
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
Winnipeg, MB
Sep 23
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sep 24
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sep 25
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
And 2 more times
QTS Orange Shirt Day/Truth and Reconciliation Celebration
Quesnel Tillicum Society/native Friendship Centre
Quesnel, BC
Sep 30
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
TREATY RIGHT TO EDUCATION, RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS, AND RECONCILIATION
Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
Sep 30
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Truth & Reconciliation Film Screening and Author Talk
Edmonton Short Film Festival
Edmonton, AB
Sep 30
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Artist Talk and Walk with Leah Marie Dorion
Leah Marie Dorion
Prince Albert, SK
Sep 27
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sep 30
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Treaty 4 Presentation
Assiniboia & District Historical Museum
Assiniboia, SK
Sep 30
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Willow Bunch Metis Local #17 & the Willow Bunch Museum
Willow Bunch, SK
Sep 30
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fry Bread & Stew: Cook, Eat & Connect
Town of Porcupine Plain, Metis Nation Saskatchewan Eastern Region II, Parkland Co-op
Porcupine Plain, SK
Sep 30
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange Shirt Day - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Yorkton Tribal Council
Yorkton, SK
Sep 30
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
National Day For Truth & Reconciliation
Manitoba Children's Museum
Winnipeg, MB
Sep 30
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dibaajimo. she tells a story - Walking Tours
Ontario Culture Days
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Sep 28
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Sep 30
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Shingwauk Kwe - Janice Toulouse Exhibition Opening & Reception
Art Gallery of Algoma
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Sep 30
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tie a Ribbon
Blue Mountains Public Library
The Town of The Blue Mountains, ON
Sep 30
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Huronia Historical Parks
Midland, ON
Sep 20
12:00 AM →
Oct 4
→ 12:00 AM
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Film Screening
Town of Caledon
Caledon, ON
Sep 30
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM