National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Name: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Start: 2023-09-30T09:00:00
End: 2023-09-30T10:30:00
Location: Hillcrest Park

In-person

Truth and Reconciliation History & heritage Indigenous Nature & outdoors Storytelling

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Date and time

Sat, Sep 30, 9:00am - 10:30am

Location

Hillcrest Park (Residential School Survivors Flag Site)

High St N

Thunder Bay, ON

Access

Free.

Offered in English.

Wheelchair accessible and is a relaxed performance.

About

Orange Shirt Day at Hillcrest Park in the City of Thunder Bay is a meaningful event.

Taking place from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, the event begins with the significant act of honouring the Residential School Survivors flag at Hillcrest Park. This gesture serves as a symbol of remembrance and recognition for the survivors of the Residential School system, acknowledging their experiences and resilience.

The City is installing a "pop-up" reflective space at the flagpole site that will be constructed in the park next summer. The community is invited to come and experience the site as a pop-up space this year.

This event promotes education, understanding, and empathy, contributing to the ongoing process of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Thunder Bay and beyond.

Organizer

Recreation and Culture - City of Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay has a very active and vibrant arts and culture community. Guided by the Culture Plan, The City of Thunder Bay supports the growth of this area and invites you to get involved.

The vitality of Thunder Bay's arts, heritage, and cultural landscape is celebrated through a variety of performances, programs, exhibitions, festivals and events year-round.

Contact

Laurie Abthorpe

laurie.abthorpe@thunderbay.ca

807-625-2357

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