September 30th has been declared 'National Day for Truth and Reconciliation', in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children's sense of self-esteem and wellbeing,and to honour those who were lost and the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that every child matters.
Please remember before leading discussion in your classroom about this topic, it is imperative that you conduct your own research and gain an understanding of both the history and lasting impacts of Canada’s residential school system.
A new interactive website allows users to explore Indigenous artwork featuring objects from every residential school in Canada. Includes a teachers' guide, a resource guide and more.
When: Monday September 30th, 2024
Gates Open at 10 am, Grand Entries at 12 pm & 6 pm. Colours retire at midnight.
Where: Royal Athletic Park 1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria, BC
Free admission
Everyone Welcome
September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The annual South Island Powwow is an opportunity to recognize Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation. Through song and dance, we will celebrate traditional Indigenous cultures and resiliency.
Truth and Reconciliation Week September 23-27th, 2024
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION WEEK 2023 – Honouring Survivors – is a national week-long program open to all schools across Canada brought to you by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR). This year, our theme is Honouring Survivors.
Join us for a free educational program for grades 1 – 12
Days 1-3 & 5: Educational Programming
The week-long program will feature programming includes both live and pre-recorded materials provided through a virtual platform. Students will have the opportunity to learn directly from residential school Survivors, Indigenous artists and athletes, and other subject matter experts. Learning topics will include the gifts Indigenous peoples bring to the world, the history of Residential Schools, and what learners and educators can do to take action toward reconciliation.
Day 4: Gidinawendimin – We Are All Related
As part of our week-long program, the NCTR will host a live youth empowerment event: “Gidinawendimin – We Are All Related” on September 28th in the Ottawa/Gatineau area.
https://nctr.ca/education/coming-soon-truth-and-reconciliation-week-2023/
Stelly's Indigenous Leadership Class - Orange Shirt Day Video
Curriculum Bundle from UBC Decolonizing Teaching Indigenizing Learning
History and Education on Residential Schools
https://indigenizinglearning.educ.ubc.ca/content/history-and-education-on-residential-schools/
Kits We have available at the District office:
CBC Kids - What is Orange Shirt Day
https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/what-is-orange-shirt-day
Building Bridges by Building Understanding through Current Events
http://www.orangeshirtday.org/uploads/7/9/8/7/79871818/master_bb_lev.1_no.1_2018-19.pdf
https://www.lesplan.com/fr/publications/b%C3%A2tir-des-ponts
Residential School Locations and Map
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/residential-schools-in-canada-interactive-map
https://nctr.ca/records/view-your-records/archival-map/
Books for Orange Shirt Day
https://49thshelf.com/Lists/Members/2017-37/Books-for-Orange-Shirt-Day
Video Resources, Indian Residential Schools and Reconciliation
Forgotten: The Métis Residential School Experience
http://legacyofhope.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Forgotten-booklet_web.pdf
Senator Murray Sinclair responds to Lynn Beyak's residential school remarks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVjHGNreBkU
Every Child Matters: Honouring the Missing Children from UVic
This library guide lists educational and scholarly resources related to the remembrance of the many children missing from Canada's residential schools
Lesson Plan From J. Bales- Grades 4/5
K-5 Lesson Plan From ḰELSET - J. Mcmanus & R. Dupree
