On September 30th, The Town of Wolfville, Mi’kmaq knowledge-experts, and Acadia University will provide different opportunities to reflect, observe, listen, learn, support, and act in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This includes the installation of a tipi in Clock Park and a special Soups and Sides offering.
The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
September 30 is also Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
On September 30, when you wear orange, you honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.
For full event details, including the many events coordinated by Acadia University, please click here.
