National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Schedule
Tue Sep 30 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
23 Riverside Dr W, Okotoks, AB T1S, Canada | Okotoks, AB
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Join us on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (AKA Orange Shirt Day) for a Pipe Ceremony, a community barbecue and performances from Indigenous artists, to honour the Victims, Survivors and all those who have been and continue to be impacted by the Residential School system. Berry soup and bannock will be served following the ceremony.Community members are welcome to bring offerings to place at the memorial Site for Residential School Victims and Survivors and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls located in Ethel Tucker Park. Offerings can be anything that has meaning to you and pays respect to the Residential School Victims and Survivors, as well as all the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Thank you to our proud Sponsors, Scotiabank, FLUOR and The Rotary Club of Okotoks.
Schedule of Events:
-10 a.m. -12 p.m. – Pipe Ceremony and community discussion with two Residential School Survivors sharing their story in the Town's Tipi
-12 - 3 p.m. – Community barbecue with burgers and hot dogs, available until supplies run out.
-12 to 4 p.m. – Honour Song and Community Round Dance by Traditional Singers followed by performances from Indigenous Artists
Find the full schedule of events and learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at okotoks.ca/NDTR
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Where is it happening?
23 Riverside Dr W, Okotoks, AB T1S, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
