National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Municipality of Lakeshore offices will be closed on Friday, September 30 in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Atlas Tube Recreation Centre will be open for regular hours.

Local Events:

• Join the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centrefor their Every Child Matters Walk in Windsor.
• Join the Caldwell First Nationfor their Orange Shirt Day event. Event kicks off at 9:30 AM at the Caldwell Community Hall (14 Orange Street, Leamington), followed by lunch, drumming, crafts and sharing at Point Pelee National Park (Northwest Beach) from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
• Join the Town of Amherstburgand the Ska:na Family Learning Centre for their two-day National Day of Truth and Reconciliation event! 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, September 30 and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, September 31.
• The University of Windsorwill host  an Orange Shirt Day Drum Social Teach-In from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the David Wilson Commons.
• TheCity of Windsor will host a community gathering at the Ojibway Prairie Complex from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The event includes songs, drumming, and stories with Theresa Sims, colouring book activities, snake talk and guided nature tour, poetry readings and food.

Truth and Reconciliation Resources:

• Read the reports issued by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, including the 94 Calls to Action and the history of Canada’s residential schools.
• Visit the Government of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation page.
• Visit the Province of Ontario’s Learn the Legacy page.
• Watch two days of APTNtv programmingstarting with the feature film “We Were Children” on September 29 at 7:00 PM.
• Watch and listen to the stories of residential school survivors.
• If you plan to talk to your children about reconciliation, consider:
  • Tips from Monique Gray Smithor incorporate educational resources suitable for all ages.
  • Truth and Reconciliation Week resources from the National Centre of Truth and Reconciliation
• Participate in online learningsessions or watch a recorded webinar:
  • Join the University of Windsor for a number of virtual education sessionsthis week.
  • Check out the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s schedule for public webinars and discussions, including recordings of past events.
  • Enroll in the University of Alberta’s Indigenous Canada course.
• Earlier this year, Lakeshore adopted the Communications & Engagement Master Plan, which includes a strategic priority to “Build relationships with local First Nations and implement an Indigenous engagement and education program.” Read the full plan online.