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TRC commissioner Marie Wilson reflects on years of bearing witness – The StarPhoenix
Nov 29, 2022 Wilson talked about what it means to be a witness at the Wîcihitowin Indigenous Engagement Conference in Saskatoon on Tuesday. Marie Wilson remembers the beginning of the Truth and Reconciliation commission’s work, more than a decade ago. “We had to get going quickly, because survivors were — rightly — losing hope that […]
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Read MoreSKTC: Truth and Reconciliation Pow Wow and concert draws thousands
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Saskatoon Tribal Council hosted a one-day Pow Wow which drew thousands of people to Sasktel Centre. The Pow Wow honoured the survivors of the residential school system and many of those survivors were in attendance. It also honoured those that never came home. Cameco, BHP, and […]
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Read MoreCity of Prince Albert: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events 2022
September 28, 2022 The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30. This day became a federally recognized holiday in response to the 80th call to action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action. A community BBQ is planned on September 30th from 11:00am to 1:00pm on the Riverbank near the Sisters […]
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Read MoreSaskatchewan Reflects On The Harmful Legacy Of Residential Schools On Truth And Reconciliation Day
September 28, 2022 The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed September 30, 2022, as Truth and Reconciliation Day in the province. The provincial government recognizes Truth and Reconciliation Day as an important day of remembrance and reflection for those who have suffered harm and to honour those whose lives were lost at residential schools. The residential […]
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Read MoreCity of Saskatoon: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Free Activities
September 27, 2022 On National Day for Truth & Reconciliation the City of Saskatoon will show support and honour residential school survivors and their families by hosting free Indigenous activities including hoop dancing, Metis jigging, art and storytelling at Cosmo Civic Centre (3130 Laurier Drive) on Friday, September 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. […]
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Read MoreCity of Saskatoon: Survivors’ Flag and Orange Banner Project unveiled in lead-up to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 26, 2022 The City of Saskatoon and Reconciliation Saskatoon are co-hosting a Pipe Ceremony & Survivors’ Flag Raising this morning to start the week that includes the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. “Our objective is to collectively set intentions for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the Rock Your Roots Walk […]
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Read MoreSTC: Calling All Dancers
The STC National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Pow Wow is quickly approaching. On Friday, September 30th from 12-5 p.m.at Sasktel Centre it will be an afternoon of culture, music, and dance and STC is calling on all dancers to share in the event. There will be 4 specials: the Men’s traditional, Chicken Dance, Orange […]
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Read MoreSaskatoon Tribal Council set to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 14, 2022 In honour of the National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Tribal Chief Mark Arcand invites everyone to a Pow Wow and free concert at Sasktel Centre on Friday September 30th. The Pow Wow will run from 12- 5p.m. at which time we will be honouring the survivors of the residential school system and […]
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Read MoreCity of Saskatoon: 2022 Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation rescheduled for September 30
The Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation has been rescheduled for September 30, following the cancellation on June 21 due to extreme weather. The event will take place on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. The walk will begin at Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI) and […]
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Read MoreDedication of Residential School Memorial at Government House
June 21, 2022 The Memorial Fulfills the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #82 Today on National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan dedicated the Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial on the grounds of Government House in Regina. “The path to healing and meaningful reconciliation in Saskatchewan continues […]
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