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Events Around Ottawa on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Communities will host ceremonies, walks, film screenings and cultural activities, with some programs featuring free admission and events drawing thousands of participants.
- On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Canadians observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour residential school survivors, their families, and children who never returned home.
- Phyllis Webstad's experience having her new orange shirt taken away on her first day at a residential school inspired Orange Shirt Day, which symbolizes the forced assimilation of Indigenous children.
- More than 12,000 students and staff in the Red Deer Public Schools Division will participate in activities dedicated to the day, including classroom lessons, art projects, and wearing orange shirts.
- Across Canada, communities are hosting events ranging from healing walks and powwows to film screenings and educational presentations, creating space for reflection and engagement with Indigenous history.
- The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action continue to guide governments and organizations in advancing reconciliation through listening, learning, and building stronger relationships founded on respect and truth.
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How the NWT is marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Here's where you can find walks, ceremonies, community meals and other events marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across the NWT. The post How the NWT is marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation first appeared on Cabin Radio.
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution68% Left
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