Take time to reflect on Truth and Reconciliation Day
Monday, Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to reflect on the history of residential schools and to listen with purpose to the stories of our Indigenous friends and neighbours.
In addition to wearing orange on Sept. 30 to honour the thousands of survivors of residential schools, all of us can take action by supporting community events and campaigns taking place across Greater Victoria:
- Attend Songhees Nation‘s South Island Powwow on Sept. 30 at Royal Athletic Park to celebrate traditional Indigenous cultures and resiliency.
- Take the VNFC Small Business Pledge and donate and/or pledge a portion of your business’s sales on Sept 30 to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.
- Visit Munro’s Books on Saturday Sept. 28 (11am-3:30pm) for their National Day for Truth and Reconciliation book signing with authors whose published works provide pathways to greater understanding and reflection.
- Attend the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Songs for Truth and Reconciliation event on Sunday Sept. 29 (2-3:30pm) with Indigenous performing artists.
- Participate in Capital Bike‘s Reconciliation Ride on Monday, Sept. 30, beginning 11am at Songhees Park
- Join the Oaklands Community Association for their Truth & Reconciliation Mural Unveiling Ceremony, celebrating the artwork of Coast Salish artist Andrea Fritz, taking place Sept. 30 (3-5pm)
The Chamber office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 30 to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
