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Orange Shirt Day, also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is a day to recognize and reflect on the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, honour Survivors and remember the children who never returned home.

In December 2023, Manitoba established Orange Shirt Day as a provincial statutory holiday, so that all Manitobans have the opportunity to reflect on the legacy of residentials schools and the profound impacts of that trauma that still exists today.

The Manitoba government is supporting projects that will help bring more Manitobans together to mark Orange Shirt Day through the Orange Shirt Day Fund, which provides funding for projects and initiatives that create opportunities for Manitobans to come together in observation, reflection and commemoration.

Every Child Matters. Remember to wear orange to work or school on September 30 in honour of residential school Survivors, their families and communities and those who never returned home.

Orange Shirt Day events are taking place throughout the province. Find one near you:


Orange Shirt Day Events in Manitoba
Region:

Northern Manitoba
Western Manitoba
Central/Interlake Manitoba
Winnipeg;
Eastern Manitoba
Southern Manitoba                                     


Northern Manitoba
 


Honouring our Past, Present and Future                
Hosted by the Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre                          
Commemorative Walk from Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre to OCN Veterans Hall
Monday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.    

Honour Walk
Hosted by Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.                     
From Maclean Park (City Hall) to Thompson Recreational Centre
Monday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.

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Western Manitoba
 


Day of Reflection and Learning        
Hosted by the Dauphin Friendship Centre        
Mackenzie Middle School, 212-1 St NE, Dauphin         
Thursday, Sept. 26, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.         
Pancake breakfast, drumming, video and dance performances, commemorative walk         
      
Indigenous Culture Day         
The Flats, corner of Brown and Cameron Street, Neepawa        
Friday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.         
Pow Wow presentation at 10 am, teepee set-up, bannock making, beading, storytelling, ribbon skirt making, regalia, drumming and singing         
      
Truth and Reconciliation Week, Sept. 30 to Oct. 4        
Riverbank Discovery Centre, 545 Conservation Drive, Brandon        

Orange Shirt Day Walk on Sept. 30 (12 p.m.) and daily events starting at 10 am           


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Central/Interlake Manitoba
 

Community Healing and Remembrance Project         
Lake Manitoba First Nation         
Friday, Sept. 27       
      
Pine Creek Memorial Walk and Community Feast         
Monday, Sept. 30        
Community feast at 1:30 p.m. at Camperville Hall         
Memorial Walk at 3:30 p.m. from Pine Creek VLT’s to the Pine Creek Residential School Site        
      
Orange Shirt Day, Bridging Culture and Communities         
Bear Clan Walk, Selkirk Park, Selkirk        
Monday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.       
      
Daily book readings         
Gaynor Regional Library, 806 Manitoba Ave., Selkirk         
Sept. 24 to Sept. 27                              
     

   

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Winnipeg


    
Intersecting Histories, Bridging African and Indigenous Narratives         
Location: Unit 85-81 Garry St.        
Saturday, Sept. 28, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.         
Presentations will be followed by outdoor activities at Assiniboine Park near the Duck Pond         

Enhance Understanding of The History and Legacy of Indian Residential Schools       
Hosted by the Winnipeg Chinese Senior Association         
Southland Community Church, 85 Keslar Road        
Monday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.       
      
Orange Shirt Day         
Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave.        
Sept. 28 to Sept. 30 (operational hours)         
Complimentary admission, no ticket required.       
      
Memorial Event         
Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group Inc.         
Theodore Niizhotay Fontaine Park        
Monday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.       
      
Healing Walk to the RBC Convention Centre for a Pow Wow and Grand Entry         
Hosted by Wa-Say Healing Centre         
Oodena Celebration Circle, The Forks         
Monday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.       
      
Commemorative Art Garden         
Winnipeg Inner City Mission, 415 Logan Ave.        
Monday, Sept. 30, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.                         
        

   

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Eastern Manitoba

      
Dibaajimowen – To Tell and Hear our Story         
Poplar River First Nation         
Monday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.       
      
Reconciliation in Action         
National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada         
City Hall, Portage la Prairie         
Monday, Sept. 30, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.         
Memorial walk to National Indigenous Residential School Museum, 5000 Keeshkeemaquah, Long Plain First Nation       
      
The Colour Orange         
Hosted by Anish Healing Centre         
Pineridge Hollow, 67086 Heatherdale Road, Oakbank         
Sunday, Sept. 29, 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.         
Indigenous Art Gallery nestled in the forest.                      
     

   

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Southern Manitoba 

Sharing Truths and Reconciliation Knowledge       
Souris School, 55 Lansdown Street N., Souris         
Monday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.       
      
We Were Children film screening         
Avalon Theatre, Souris         
Monday, Sept. 30, 1:30 p.m.         
Parental discretion advised.                         
     

   

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