The Sea to Sky Corridor is coming together on Sep. 30 to mark Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. These events provide an opportunity for communities to gather, reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools, and support Indigenous healing efforts. Whether through marches, storytelling, or hands-on workshops, there are several events you can take part in. Here are some of the highlights:
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Sea to Sky Orange Shirt Day March
Date: Monday, Sep. 30
Time: 12:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: O'Siyam Pavilion, Squamish
Join the annual march in Squamish to honour residential school survivors and their families. This event is touted as a time to reflect on the impacts of the residential school system and support reconciliation. More details on the Facebook page.
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Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) – Sharing Community Voices Display
Date: Monday, Sep. 30
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: SLCC, Whistler
Experience and connect with immersive programming and storytelling of Skwxwú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl – the living culture of the original people of the shared territory where Whistler resides. Hear guest speakers, experience Spo7ez cultural sharing, artist demonstration, and immersive crafts, enjoy First Nations-inspired cuisine and explore handcrafted art and keepsakes in the Gallery and Gift Shop. More details on the website.
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MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver – Orange Shirt Day: Sharing Community Voices Display
Date: Until Monday, Sep. 30
Time: 10 a.m. To 5 p.m.
Location: MONOVA, North Vancouver
Capilano University students showcase projects focusing on Indigenous histories and cultures. Visitors can reflect on Truth and Reconciliation by sharing thoughts on paper orange shirts displayed throughout the museum. Event details on their website.
On Reconciliation Day, Sept. 30 ,at MONOVA, visitors can take part in guided tours of the permanent gallery led by Indigenous Cultural Programmers, focusing on the history of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Səl̓ílwətaɬ peoples. Families can also engage in activities like readings of children's stories about residential schools, Indigenous-themed games, and contributing messages of hope on paper t-shirts and rocks for MONOVA’s community display. Learn more on the website.
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Capilano University Truth and Reconciliation Keynote: Angela Sterritt
Date: Thursday, Sep. 26
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Capilano University, North Vancouver
Angela Sterritt, an award-winning Indigenous journalist, will deliver a keynote speech on Truth and Reconciliation, providing insights into her work and experience.
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Bhagyashree Chatterjee is The Squamish Chief’s Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
