Join us as we honour residential school Survivors and remember the children who never made it home. Orange Shirt Day is a time for reflection, learning, and community as we continue the journey toward truth and reconciliation.
What’s happening:
Commemorative walk with drumming and opening remarks
Speeches and community open floor
Educational session
Soup & bannock lunch
Learning opportunities at education tables
Smudging support (available outside throughout event)
Schedule
9:00 am – Gather outside the upper cafeteria. Uncle Gary will offer opening remarks and drumming before we walk together to the Malaspina Theatre.
9:30 am – Speeches & Community Open Floor
10:30 am – Educational Session
11:30 am – Soup & Bannock Lunch + Education Tables in the Lobby
Content Warning
This event will address experiences of colonization and residential schools. Some may find this difficult. Smudging support will be available onsite or get in touch with the following support lines:
Vancouver Island Crisis Line (24/7): 1-888-494-3888
Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line (24/7): 1-866-925-4419
This event is organized in partnership with Vancouver Island University