National Day For Truth and Reconciliation, September 30th, 2024
Flag Raising
Friday, Sept. 27th, @ 4:00 p.m. Community Flag Pole, Collingwood Public Library, 55 Ste. Marie Street
Join us as we raise the Every Child Matters Flag, in commemoration of the tragic history of the residential school system, honouring the innocent lives taken and intergenerational survivors.
Add a feather of intention, to the Every Child Matters artwork shared by CCI students in 2023, exploring individual actions that can be taken to strengthen relationships and set a path forward towards reconciliation.
Poetry Installation
Beginning Monday, September 30th, at Harbourview Park, follow the trail through the forest nestled just west of the Awen' Gathering Circle. Begin at the Truth & Reconciliation sign and take time to pause as you move along the trail following and reading the poem, Spare a Moment, by Collingwood Poet Laureate Jillian Morris.
Orange Shirt
Please consider wearing orange on Monday, September 30th in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation also recognized as Orange Shirt Day. Every Child Matters Buttons are also available at Town Hall while supplies last, beginning Monday, September 23rd during regular business hours.
For more information and resources, please explore the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation website at https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-...