National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — Sept. 30
A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was officially recognized for the first time in 2021 on Sept. 30. This day, also recognized as Orange Shirt Day, seeks to honour the survivors and children who did not make it home from Canada’s Residential School System and increase awareness around this shameful part of our country’s history, as we continue on the path towards reconciliation.
¹û¶³´«Ãº University takes the commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Calls to Action seriously and encourages everyone in the community to take time to learn, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations.
For additional resources to learn about Canada’s Residential School System and continue on the path towards reconciliation, visit the .
2024 Upcoming Events
MONDAY, OCT. 7
Tipi Raising Ceremony
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Tipi/Sweat Lodge Site (behind Colville House)
The University community is invited to attend the Tipi Raising Ceremony ¹û¶³´«Ãº Elder in Residence William Nevin.
If you would like to volunteer to assist with Tipi setup, please contact indigenous@mta.ca.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9
Film Screening: Phyllis and the Ladybugs
5–6 p.m. | Crabtree Auditorium
Phyllis and the Ladybugs is the story of Mi’kmaq Elder Phyllis Googoo’s journey from 1948 as a frightened 4-year-old at the Shubenacadie Residential School in Nova Scotia, (the only residential school in Atlantic Canada) to sharing her story of survival with the Pope in Rome in 2022. Produced and directed by Ann Verrall.
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Questions? Email indigenous@mta.ca.
Indigenous Ceremonial Space
Various events and activities, including Sweat Lodge ceremonies, are held on sacred space on campus during the academic year and during special events. Located behind Colville House, the space includes a Sacred Sweat Lodge, tipi, and the Three Sisters Garden.
These spaces also serve as teaching and gathering spaces.
Other events recognized on campus annually include:
- Treaty Day
- National Orange Shirt Day
- Sisters in Spirit Vigil for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
- National Indigenous Peoples Day
For the most up-to-date events and dates, visit our Calendar of events.
Questions? Email indigenous@mta.ca