National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Date: Oct 3
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
Newfoundland Folk Holiday Performance – Fergus O'Byrne & Jim Payne
Continue the festive spirit with a delightful holiday performance featuring Fergus O'Byrne and Jim Payne!
Immerse yourself in the warmth of Newfoundland folk culture, including traditional Christmas carols, rousing sea shanties and work songs, poignant ballads, comic ditties, folk tales and recitations, and toe-tapping jigs, reels, and polkas on a variety of instruments.
Cost: Free. A ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the Performers:
Jim Payne – From Notre Dame Bay, Jim is a leading performer on accordion and a collector of Newfoundland traditional music. He is one of the province’s most prolific songwriters and has created soundtracks for theatre, plays, and documentaries. Jim also owns and operates SingSong Inc., Newfoundland’s largest traditional music label with fourteen available titles, dedicated to music, story, song, and dance reflecting the Newfoundland experience.
Fergus O'Byrne – Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Fergus became a familiar voice on radio and television from 1971 to 1983 as a member of the renowned folk group Ryan's Fancy. He now tours nationally and internationally with Jim Payne and A Crowd Of Bold Sharemen and is recognized for promoting Newfoundland and Celtic music while mentoring young folk music enthusiasts.
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou
In this exhibition, find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.