Culture Days Dedicates September 30 to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Press Release
TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2023 — This Saturday, September 30, 2023, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day federally commemorated to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools and their families. Public participation is vital to the reconciliation process, and Culture Days is committed to recognizing this important day by exclusively offering NDTR events on September 30. These offerings seek to acknowledge our shared histories and promote a better understanding of the harms done by engaging in actions that advance Truth and Reconciliation as individuals and members of our communities.
With events and activities happening across Canada, there are many opportunities to observe NDTR with intention. Reconciliation is an ongoing process rooted in action, with Culture Days encouraging everyone to take the time on this and all days to acknowledge, learn, and participate. Explore the vast resources available, donate to and support important related causes and organizations, and participate in programs created and led by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit organizers.
Find a selection of NDTR events happening cross-Canada below, and browse the NDTR Event Collection for many more.
| The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Shingwuak Kinoomaage Gamig and ITO Sault Ste. Marie, ON |
Commemorate Truth & Reconciliation: Julian Taylor, Andrew McAnsh, Zoey Roy, and more Toronto, ON |
| National Truth and Reconciliation Day: Acknowledge, Reflect, Learn, Connect Melfort, SK |
Walk for Reconciliation: Treaty 4 Timeline Weyburn, SK |
| Lhtako Dene Orange Shirt Day Quesnel, BC |
Indigenous Culture Day Neepawa, MB |
| Exhibit Opening: Preserving Sacred Landscapes Flin Flon, MB |
Exhibition: The Days of Augusta – Robert Keziere Sechelt, BC |
- Find dedicated events, organizations, resources, and learning opportunities related to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
- In the events listing, activities marking the NDTR are highlighted in orange. Use the tags “Truth & Reconciliation” and “Indigenous” to find more events beyond September 30th that explore diverse Indigenous artists, histories, and cultures.
- Visit the Culture Days National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Resource to learn how to participate meaningfully on September 30th and beyond.
Culture Days is a cross-country celebration of arts, culture, and creativity experienced locally and celebrated nationally. For the next three weeks across Canada, thousands of events and activities, whether online or in-person, are available to experience–all free of charge.
When: September 22, 2023, through October 15, 2023
Where: Free activities are available across Canada, online and in-person. Start the journey at culturedays.ca.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Mercedes Blackwood | 416.557.3361 | mercedes@blackcoffeecommunications.ca
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