Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Join shishalh Nation for Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

To recognize, honour, and support survivors of residential schools, and commemorate the children that attended the Sechelt Residential School.

Schedule of events:

Commemoration Ceremony: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at the Residential School Monument Site.

A commemoration ceremony will take place to honour and remember attendees of the Sechelt Residential School. Drumming and singing, speakers, moment of silence and cultural ceremony will take place.

Walk for Reconciliation: 12:30 - 1:00 pm.

Attendees are invited to participate in a walk for reconciliation that will begin at the Residential School Monument site.

Community Feast: 1:30 pm

Following the walk, a feast will be held at the shishalh Nation Hall for all attendees. The meal is free of charge; however, donations are welcome and will go directly toward supporting Elders’ wellness and activities.

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