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Monday, Sept. 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Richmond

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 12:20 PDT, Mon September 23, 2024

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Monday, Sept. 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to honour the Survivors of the residential school system, the children who did not make it home, as well as their families and communities. It is a time to commemorate and reflect on the historical and ongoing impacts of residential schools.

The Survivors' Flag will be displayed at Richmond City Hall in honour of this national observance. The Survivors' Flag is an expression of remembrance meant to honour residential school survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada. For more information about the Survivors' Flag, visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at nctr.ca/exhibits/survivors-flag/.

The community can commemorate this day through a number of workshops and initiatives. For the full schedule and to register, visit richmond.ca/NDTR. Highlights include:

Monday, Sept. 23: An Evening with Jody Wilson-Raybould

Join this evening discussion with Jody Wilson-Raybould. Twenty copies of her book, True Reconciliation, will be given away on the night. Wilson-Raybould was the first Indigenous Attorney General of Canada and is a distinguished author of three books that explore reconciliation and discuss her role as an Indigenous leader. Suitable for adults.

7 to 8 p.m., 8 to 8:30 p.m. book signing

Richmond Cultural Centre Performance Hall (7700 Minoru Gate)

Free. Registration required.

Thursday, Sept. 26: Film Screening of Wilfred Buck with director Lisa Jackson
Join this free film screening of Wilfred Buck (2024), an award-winning hybrid documentary feature by director Lisa Jackson, including introductory remarks from the director via Zoom.

Jackson’s portrait of Cree Elder Wilfred Buck moves between earth and sky, past and present, bringing to life ancient teachings of Indigenous astronomy and cosmology to tell a story that spans generations. Suitable for all ages.

6:15 to 8:30 p.m.

Richmond Cultural Centre Performance Hall (7700 Minoru Gate)

Free. Advanced registration is encouraged

Some city facilities will have reduced hours or be closed in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

City Hall: Closed on Monday, Sept. 30.
Recycling Depot: Closed on Monday, Sept. 30; reopens Tuesday, Oct. 1. Blue cart collection will remain as scheduled. All other residential services will be pushed back by one day due to the statutory holiday.
Brighouse Library and Richmond Cultural Centre: Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. All other library branches will be closed. For details, visit yourlibrary.ca.
Community Facilities: Visit richmond.ca/HolidayHours for a list of modified hours.

For details and more information on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, visit richmond.ca/NDTR