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This Saturday marks the third observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Township offices will be closed on Monday, October 2. Here are some resources, events and activities you can do this week in our region to learn more about the legacy of residential schools and the path forward to reconciliation. All events are free.
Reconciliation Walk
September 29 and 30, 10 am – 4 pm, Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, 1641 Perth Road
Hosted in partnership by True North Aid and Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, this self-guided 3 km walk includes a timeline of residential schools in Canada and a Survivor Stories map. True North Aid staff and volunteers will be available near the centre and at the fire at the end of the walk to answer questions, engage in discussions, and reflect on your experience. Register here.
Sisters of the Drum ceremony
Saturday, September 30 from 10 am to 2 pm
W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre, 322 Amherst Drive, Amherstview
Join in with the drumming circle, learn Anishinaabe songs, take a healing medicine walk, and participate in the traditional painting and decorating of Indigenous drums and shakers.
Remembering the Children Ceremony on Parliament Hill on Ottawa
Saturday, September 30, 1 pm
Watch in person or the broadcast online memorializing the children lost to the residential school system. Attendees are encouraged to bring a pair of traditional shoes to place at the front of the stage in honour of the Indigenous children who have gone missing. After the event, the footwear will be donated to charity.
Honouring Survivors Free Virtual Lunch Sessions
September 25-30, daily at 1:30 pm ET
Honouring Survivors is a national week-long program in Canadian schools with both live and pre-recorded materials. Members of the public are encouraged to register on Eventbrite for free daily virtual lunch and learn sessions. Topics include:
- Day 1: Indigenous peoples and the History of Residential Schools
- Day 2: Unconscious bias and debunking stereotypes
- Day 3: Intergenerational impacts and ongoing systemic discrimination
- Day 4: Indigenous peoples’ rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- Day 5: Taking action toward Reconciliation
Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre
1500 Hewlett-Packard Lane, Perth Road Village
If you want to reflect in nature, a great place to observe NDTR is at the accessible Red Trail at Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre. Explore the various habitats while learning about Indigenous practices and knowledge from the trail’s interpretive signs. Funded in part from a Community Grant from South Frontenac Township.
To learn more about Truth and Reconciliation, see Ontario.ca/learnthelegacy.
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