National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events and engagement opportunities
The third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on September 30. It is a day to honour the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. There are many ways you can observe the day, with opportunities both on and off campus to engage in learning and reflection and to honour the healing journey of residential school Survivors.
“I encourage all UM community members to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by participating in events and taking time to reflect on our past while thinking about change for the future,” says Michael Benarroch, president and vice-chancellor at the University of Manitoba. “Our journey to Reconciliation is progressing but is far from over, and I want to thank Indigenous partners for leading the way as we move down this path together. As a settler, it is my duty to continue to learn so that I can help lead change. That is what I plan to do this week and ask others to do the same.”
ON CAMPUS
Public Lunch and Learns hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)
Sept. 25-30, daily from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. CDT
Learn more: Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023 Public Lunch and Learns Tickets | Eventbrite
Orange Shirt Pin Workshops presented by Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health & Healing
Sept. 25, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 26, 12 to 1 p.m.
Room S200 Medical Services Building (Bannatyne campus)
Beading sessions being led by Med learner Tannis Blacksmith (supplies provided)
Orange Shirt Day fundraiser hosted by UM Indigenous Students’ Association (UMISA)
Sept. 25-28, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Student Lounge, Migizii Agamik, 114 Sidney Smith St. (Fort Garry campus)
T-shirts will be sold for $15 each, 100% of proceeds to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS).
Social Workers & Truth & Reconciliation: Practices for the Future
Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Room 544 University Centre (5th Floor) (Fort Garry campus)
The Faculty of Social Work welcomes Michael Redhead Champagne to speak on reconciliation.
Learn more: news.umanitoba.ca/learning-best-practices-for-reconciliation-in-social-work-with-michael-redhead-champagne/
Teach-in for Reconciliation hosted by Nursing Student Association (NSA), University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU), University of Manitoba Indigenous Student’s Association (UMISA), UMISA Women’s Council, NCTR, Centre for Human Rights Research (CHRR), Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous)
Sept. 29, 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Investors Group Athletic Centre, 75 Sidney Smith St. (Fort Garry campus)
Learn more: Indigenous – Teach-In for Reconciliation (umanitoba.ca)
Orange Shirt Day Walk hosted by NSA
Sept. 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meet at Investors Group Athletic Centre, 75 Sidney Smith St. (Fort Garry campus)
Lunch and a program to follow the walk.
An event in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation hosted by Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association (MILSA)
Sept. 29, 12 p.m.
Common Room, 203 Robson Hall, 224 Dysart Rd. (Fort Garry campus)
Details TBA.
Email: robsonhallmilsa [at] gmail [dot] com
Join the conversation: “What comes to your mind when you hear/see the words “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation”? Hosted by the Faculty of Science
Sept. 29, 12 to 3 p.m.
Science Students’ Association Lounge, 209E Armes Building, 30 Sifton Rd. (Fort Garry campus)
Screen projection display, orange shirt pin station, mental health resources
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event presented by Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health & Healing
Sept. 29, 11 a.m to 1 p.m.
Brodie Atrium (Bannatyne campus)
Learn more: https://eventscalendar.umanitoba.ca/site/healthsciences/event/national-truth–reconciliation-day-on-bannatyne-campus/
OFF CAMPUS
The Journey Forward: Moving Towards Economic Reconciliation hosted by University of Manitoba Faculty of Law, The Law Society of Manitoba, The Manitoba Bar Association
Sept. 27, 12 to 2 p.m. (virtual and in-person)
Learn more: The Journey Forward: Moving Toward Economic Reconciliation – The Law Society of Manitoba Education Centre
Remembering the Children hosted by NCTR
Sept. 30, 12 p.m. CDT (virtual, in person on Parliament Hill, Ottawa)
Learn more: Truth and Reconciliation Week – NCTR
Orange Shirt Day Survivors Walk hosted by Wa-Say Healing Centre, The Forks, City of Winnipeg, True North Sports and Entertainment, Unifor the Union, Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg Sea Bears, NCI Spirit of Manitoba
Sept. 30, 10 a.m.
Meet at Oodena Circle (The Forks), 1 Forks Market Rd. (Winnipeg)
Learn more: Orange Shirt Day Survivors Walk and Pow Wow 2023 – Wa-Say Healing Centre
Orange Shirt Day pow wow hosted by Wa-Say Healing Centre, The Forks, City of Winnipeg, True North Sports and Entertainment, Unifor the Union, Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg Sea Bears, NCI Spirit of Manitoba
Sept. 30, 1 to 6 p.m.
Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Ave. (Winnipeg)
Learn more: Orange Shirt Day Survivors Walk and Pow Wow 2023 – Wa-Say Healing Centre
Day of Reflection: Sacred fire and gathering hosted by Anish Corporation, Manito Ahbee Festival Inc., The 60s Scoop Legacy of Manitoba
Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St John’s Park, 1201 Main St. (Winnipeg)
Learn more: Anish Corporation | Headingley MB | Facebook
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event hosted by Winnipeg Art Gallery – Qaumajuq, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Winnipeg Art Gallery – Qaumajuq, 300 Memorial Blvd. (Winnipeg)
Learn more: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation » WAG
Reconciliation Run hosted by Tréchelle Bunn, UM Alum and current student
Sept. 30, 8 a.m.
Virtual and In Person – ruins of the former Birtle Residential School (registration required)
Learn more: Reconciliation Run
Freeze-up Ride to Morris hosted by Victory Riders
Sept. 30, 1 p.m.
Stampede Park (Morris, MB)
Learn more: Victory Riders / Southeast Mb CMA Chapter | Facebook
Orange Shirt Days hosted by Manitoba Museum, NCTR, Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba (TRCM), National Indigenous Residential School Museum, Parks Canada, the Mackay Residential School Gathering Inc., the Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre
Sept. 30—Oct. 2, daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave. (Winnipeg)
Learn more: Orange Shirt Days @ the Manitoba Museum
Visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website to learn more about work being done to support truth, reconciliation and healing across Canada.
*Note: event details may change after publication. Please check links directly for any updates.