National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Date: Oct 2
10:00 am
- 5:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
NDTR
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours residential school survivors, their families, and the children who never made it home. In respect for this day, we are open on Monday, September 30 from 12 - 5 pm. Free admission all day on Monday, September 30.
We are observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation from Sunday, September 29 to Thursday, October 3 and making space all week in the Atrium on Level 3 for members of the community to read and acknowledge the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and participate in a reflective family activity.
A free screening of the National Film Board of Canada’s short film, Brothers & Sisters, will take place in the theatre on Sunday, September 29 and Monday, September 30.
If you are not able to attend in person, you can learn more about The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation at:
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Canada.ca
What is Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth & Reconciliation? | First Light (firstlightnl.ca)
Health supports are available here: Health Supports – Truth and Reconciliation Week (nctr.ca)
Hope for Wellness Helpline (sac-isc.gc.ca)
Former residential school students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada.
Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention.
Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat (Please use Google Chrome).
Today's Events & Programs
In celebration of the province’s cultural diversity, Sharing Our Cultures presents: M.E.D.I.A, a display of multimedia work created by NL youth who participated in facilitated sessions on equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
The display includes poems, videos, paintings, and sculpture that all deliver positive messages designed to tackle racism and embrace diversity. This is a free program.
The project is funded by the Government of Canada with the support of NL Schools, CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, The Rooms Corporation, and Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association.
Sharing Our Cultures Incorporated in a not-for-profit charitable organization established in 1999. It is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors.
The programs engage school children and youth in activities that enhance their academic, sociocultural, and employability skills.
Artist, Annette Manning invites participants to create a graphic score while immersed in the installation Good Night Moon: a Rhythm, a Tempo by Matthew-Robin Nye.
While listening to an original soundscape composed in response to the installation, participants translate sound, space, and atmosphere into visual marks. Instead of musical notes, graphic scores use lines, shapes and gestures to show rhythm, intensity, or change over time.
No prior drawing or music experience required. Please bring your earphones and phone for close listening to the soundscape lullaby.
This is a free program but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090. Tickets are limited.