The crowd in front of the Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre was a sea of orange as noon approached on Friday, September 29, 2023. There were people of all ages in orange shirts, including many students accompanied by their teachers. We were all there to show respect for the Indigenous […]
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Orange Shirt Walk Happens at Noon September 29
Come join us for our Orange Shirt Walk today at noon, starting at the Carnegie Arts and Visitors Centre! This walk is in honour of the mission of the Orange Shirt Society. More details on Orange Shirt Day can be found here: https://orangeshirtday.org/ Tomorrow, on the National Day for Truth […]
Changes to Kingsville’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events
The Town of Kingsville is hosting a series of events to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, 2023. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorates the survivors and victims of residential schools, their families and communities. The first observance of a National Day for Truth […]
Kingsville Announces Events for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
The Town of Kingsville is hosting a series of events to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, 2023. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorates the survivors and victims of residential schools, their families and communities. The first observance of a National Day for Truth […]
Caldwell First Nation Undertaking Significant Environmental Restoration
A 40 acre restoration project is underway at the Caldwell First Nation. Members from the Nation were joined by students from Leamington District Secondary School, employees from Jamieson Wellness, and representatives from the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Foundation to plant 100 trees and wetland plants on this former agricultural land […]
Kingsville Honours Truth and Reconciliation Day with Drop-in and Picnic
Kingsville Acknowledges Truth and Reconciliation Day with Carnegie Drop-in and Teddy Bear Picnic September 30, 2022 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is an important day to honour the families and survivors of Canada’s residential school system and the children who never returned home. “The Town of Kingsville […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Honoured at John R. Park
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Acknowledged at the John R. Park Homestead Essex – September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada. The day honours the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic […]
Kingsville Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Banners
The Town of Kingsville is commemorating the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The creative work of a local Indigenous artist Danny Dumont will be showcased. Banners will be on display on street poles in September to remind people that Friday, September 30, 2022 honours the lost children and […]
Walkways of Sacred Teachings
A unique community project was presented recently to the Kingsville Town Council. It all started with an idea of Kingsville artist Brianne Taggart’s to have a colourful crosswalk to help add some colour to the downtown streets. Former Mayor Nelson Santos proposed that the crosswalk be created to honour the […]