The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to honour the resilience, dignity, and strength of Indigenous survivors, to accept their experiences in the residential school system, and remember the children who never came home.
IATSE Local 856 stands in solidarity with our Indigenous brothers, sisters, and two-spirit kin, and we commit to recognizing the truths that pave the way for reconciliation. Acknowledging the truth is essential for healing, and we must learn the truth before we can do the work of reconciliation. Guiding us in our journey is our Elder-in-Residence, Barb Nepinak. Barb has been an invaluable source of knowledge and wisdom and we are very grateful to her for her teachings.
Reconciliation happens when we gather, share stories, share traditions and learn more about what it means to reconcile with our past while moving forward together in a positive way. During National Truth and Reconciliation Week there are many events, activities, resources, and opportunities to celebrate the strength and spirit of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Many of these events are open to all and free to attend.
We encourage all of our members to take some time to learn more about the history and culture of our Indigenous brothers, sisters, and two-spirit kin.
EVENTS
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization has put together information about activities taking place across Manitoba in the lead-up to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 – also known as Orange Shirt Day. Visit this link for a comprehensive list of events that you can attend.
The Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is hosting a series of daily Lunch and Learns that are open to the general public. These webinars are a fantastic way to UN-learn the myths of colonial history in Canada. Visit their website to join, and past webinars are also available on the YouTube channel.
Mino-pimatisiwin – The Good Life Youth Empowerment Gathering – rebroadcast on September 26. To kick off Truth and Reconciliation Week 2024, thousands of students attended Mino-pimwatisin – The Good Life Youth Empowerment Gathering at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. The youth empowerment gathering will rebroadcast on September 26 for those who were not able to attend in person. Visit this link to watch the show!
Manitoba Museum honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, by providing complimentary admission to all three museum attractions from Saturday, September 30 to Monday, October 2.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), September 30, Parliament Hill. In honour of the 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), APTN, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, CBC/Radio-Canada and the Algonquin Nation have united to produce a 90-minute multilingual commemorative gathering, entitled Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The gathering will be broadcast live on all APTN channels and partnering Canadian broadcasters to reach as many viewers as possible. Tune in and join us on our collective journey towards reconciliation.
RESOURCES
Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba – Visit this website to learn more about the significance of treaties today. Learn more about their history and how Manitobans can give meaning to treaties today.
Whose Land, a web-based app that assists users in identifying Indigenous Nations, territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada. The app can be used for learning about the territory your home or business is situated on, finding information for a land acknowledgement, and learning about the treaties and agreements signed across Canada.
Unreserved with Rosanna Deerchild (CBC). Join Rosanna Deerchild every Friday for vibrant conversations with our cousins, aunties, elders, and heroes. Rosanna guides us on the path to better understanding our shared story. Together, we learn and unlearn, laugh and become gentler in all our relations.
