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 and Reconciliation was held on September 30, 2021, following the identification of unmarked burials at former Indian Residential School sites. Recognizing this day was […]
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On Sept. 30 Canada Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital […]
‘Sunset Singers’ Drumming Circle at Leamington Arts Centre July 20
Sunset Singers is a Drum group which was started by Roxanne White (Wholistic Counsellor from Kettle & Stony Point First Nations) in 2020 to serve her community. The group has since grown to 12 people (11 women and one man). The group welcomes all nations of the medicine wheel; and […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21st
For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around that time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year. National Aboriginal Day, now National Indigenous Peoples Day, was announced in 1996 by […]
Orange Shirt Walk, September 29, 2023: Every Child Matters
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 […]
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 […]