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.
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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