National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Schedule
Mon Sep 30 2024 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
RR #4 Penner Road, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, Saskatchewan S7K 3J7 | Saskatoon, SK
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Join us for a day of reflection, learning, and honoringWanuskewin is honoring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This September 30th, we welcome you to be present and learn about the lasting Residential School Legacy, and how we move forward in harmony.
Admission will be BY DONATION
Location: Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – Site Open
10:10 a.m. – Opening Prayer and Honour Song with Maria & Teedly Linklater
10:30 a.m. – Words of Reflection and Storytelling with Maria Linklater
Hide Tanning Teachings & Fire in Tipi Village with Elissa Brown 10:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m.
Indigenous Artisan Market open for the day
And:
drop-in beading station
drop-in activities in the Exhibit spaces
scavenger hunts
trail reflection walk
quiet sitting areas
Gallery tours with our Gallery Assistant Erica McMaster – 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
11:00 a.m. -Walks First Song & Dance Presents “Reclamation” a showcase of Indigenous youth
11:15 a.m. – Traditional Games in Circle Area – Drop In
12:00 p.m. – Jordan Daniels – fiddle presentation and stories
12:15 p.m. – Tipi Teachings – Circle Area
1:00 p.m. – Keynote Speaker – Saskatoon Horse “Intergenerational Healing Our Gut”
2:15 p.m. – Learn to Red River Jig – with Amy Seesequasis & Jordan Daniels on Fiddle
3:00 p.m. – Wanuskewin Dance Troupe – powwow dance presentation & Drumming
3:30 p.m. – Round Dance to end the day! with Kandis Capulet & Elmer Tootoosis on drum – Circle Area
4:00 p.m. – ALL ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS END
Thank you for coming today to listen, learn, reflect, and connect
Gift Shop will be open 10-4:30
Restaurant will be open 11-4
Self reflection time available on-site with our exhibits, art galleries, playground, and self guided walks on any of the 7km of trails.
What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
Thank you to @Nutrien for their generous support of this gathering day.
This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
Thank you to @saskwritersguild for connecting us all with the Keynote Speaker for this day.
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Where is it happening?
RR #4 Penner Road, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, Saskatchewan S7K 3J7Event Location & Nearby Stays:
