The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) is on September 30, 2024. It is a day of commemoration of the painful history of residential schools in Canada. It honours the children who never returned home from residential schools. We have a list of a few events happening to honour and learn. Click the links below to learn more.
Events in Saskatoon and Area
Pow Wow – Every Child Matters – Presented by Saskatoon Tribal Council and Cameco
When: September 29-30, 2024
Where: Sasktel Centre
Address: 3515 Thatcher Avenue
Honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Date: September 30, 2024
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Location: Wanuskewin Heritage Park RR #4 Penner Road
Lunch and Learns
This is aimed at adults. If you want to learn more about the impact of Residential Schools and reconciliation, these Zoom sessions will help teach the week before Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Date: September 23-27, 2024
Website: trw-svr.nctr.ca/lunch-and-learns
Walking Together for Truth and Reconcilation
This event unites the community while sharing stories, listening, and learning about truth and reconciliation.
Date: September 21, 2024
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Location: Station 20 West | 1120 20th Street West
If you have an event for Truth and Reconciliation that we’ve missed, you can submit your family-friendly event to us. Fill out the form with your event details and we’ll do our best to get your event added to our busy events calendar.
