Truth & Reconciliation Resources & Events 2024
With thanks to Tara Sparrow-Felix, WPGA parent, for providing the introduction and all resources/links below to events and activities honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is September 30, 2024.
In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, this day provides an opportunity to recognize and commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools. It is meant to honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis survivors, their families, and their communities, and to ensure that the public commemoration of their history and the legacy of residential schools remain a vital part of the reconciliation process.
We are encouraging members of our community to use this day to engage in education and to reflect on how we may support reconciliation efforts with residential school survivors, and all of those affected by these tragedies.
Listed below are resources and information:
EVENTS
- The Terry Felix Speaker Series Sep 28 BC Place, Terry is the father of Tara Sparrow-Felix. He is a Musqueam and Sts’ailes member who is a residential school survivor.
- Canucks Truth and Reconciliation Pre-Season Games, Sep 24 + 25
- Vancouver - Various UBC Events for Orange Shirt Day
- North Vancouver - Create and Connect: Truth and Reconciliation Day at MONOVA, Sep 30
- Coquitlam - Find Your Voice: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Place Des Arts Sep 30
- New Westminster – Outdoor event Queen’s Park, Sep 30
- Port Moody – Noons Creek Hatchery Speakers, Sep 30
- Tsawwassen – Community Walk for Truth and Reconciliation, Sep 30
- Kairos Blanket Experience: Indigenous Teaching and Sharing Circle, Sept 25
- Introduction to the Squamish Language, North Vancouver Library Sep 25
- Compiled List of Events in Vancouver
ART
Film/Television/Media
- Film Screening: s-yéwyáw: Awaken at UBC Robson Square, Sep 27
- Film Screening: Ever Deadly at Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
- Reel Canada Indigenous film database
- Watch Indigenous Stories on Crave
- Watch Indigenous Stories on CBC GEM (for free)
- Indigenous Podcast Catalogue
Gallery
- Museum of Anthropology current exhibition “In a Different Light: Reflecting on Northwest Coast Art”
- Coastal Peoples Fine Art Gallery (multiple locations with artwork, jewelry, exhibitions and more)
- “Confronting Commercialized Spaces with Stitched Reality” a collective show of beadwork by 24 Indigenous Artists from Turtle Island, Aug 15-Oct 17
- Future Worldlings Opening Reception, Griffin Art Projects, Sept 27
Live Performance
VIDEO
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Virtual Programs
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network News, Youtube
- News coverage in the indigenous community
- Remembering the Children Sept 30thParliament Hill live stream
- Youtube Channel
PRINT
- Vancouver Public Library -Indigenous Collection
- Indigenous Tourism BC -Reading for Reconciliation
- CBC - 29 Must Read Books for Children and Teens by Indigenous Writers
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
- The Residential School System
- The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People: resolution adopted by the General Assembly
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