Truth and Reconcillation: B.C. Events and Resources
By Lookout Production on Sep 25, 2024 with Comments 0
Events:
Cedar Weaving Workshop
Saturday, Sept. 28 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
National Truth & Reconciliation: Cedar Weaving Workshop
A very special opportunity to learn the traditional Indigenous art of cedar-hat weaving with Jessica Sault, Nuu-chah-nulth from the Tseshaht First Nation, and Cheyanne Tinoco from the Cowichan Nation. Register at aggv.ca
Drum-Making Demonstration & Teachings
Sunday, Sept. 29 | 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Join Coast Salish artist, Virgil Sampson, as he shares teachings on drum practices as well as traditional and contemporary techniques in the sphere of drum making. Register at aggv.ca
Third Annual South Island Pow-wow
Songhees Nation at Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Ave. Sept. 30 | 10:00 am, Grand Entry at noon. FREE
The event honours and recognizes Survivors of residential and day schools and their families, the Sixties Scoop and the children who never made it home. It features Indigenous cultural performances, song and dance with host drums, Smokey Valley & Wild River, along with guest speakers.
SNIWWOC Truth & Reconciliation gathering
KWENCH 2031 Store St. | Sept. 30 | 5:30—7:30 pm FREE
SNIWWOC hosting annual T&R event for an evening of education, togetherness, and remembrance for Truth and Reconciliation
Join First Nations Artist, Christine Mackenzie,
Monday, Sept. 30 | 1:00 pm, 2:20 pm and 3:45 pm
Place des Arts—1120 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam
Join First Nations Artist, Christine Mackenzie, for a free, public event on National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Resources:
Orange Shirt Day online
Orangeshirtday.org
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
nctr.ca
Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada
https://bit.ly/3XO3FFg
Reconciliation Canada
reconciliationcanada.ca
Yellowhead Institute
yellowheadinstitute.org
150 Acts of Reconciliation—Active History
activehistory.ca
On Canada Project
Native-Land.ca
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