The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is nearly upon us. As a diocese we have a responsibility to repent and mourn our role in and benefit from the dispossession of land, lifeways and culture. On this day we remember the Survivors and generational Survivors of the residential schools on these islands and inlets:
- Kuper Island Residential School – Penelakut Island near Chemainus
- Christie Indian Residential School – Meares Island near Tofino
- Alberni Indian Residential School – Port Alberni
- Ahousaht Residential School – Flores Island near Tofino
- And for us, the Anglican established and run St. Michaels Indian Residential School.
We hope you can participate in the events that are happening locally in your community, and join these local nations in remembering and in celebrating the resistance and revitalization that is taking place.
Victoria
ReconciliACTION Oak Bay Network
September 30, 9am at Oak Bay High School at the foot of the Sno’uyutth Welcome Pole
South Island Powwow
September 30, 10am at Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria
For more information, CLICK HERE.
Cedar Weaving Workshop
September 28, 9am–5pm at Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St, Victoria
For more information and to book tickets, CLICK HERE.
Duncan
Storytelling by Cowichan Elders
September 17, 6pm at Ts’i’ts’uwatul’ Lelum Assisted Living, 5755 Allenby Rd, Duncan
Community Film & Discussion - "Penelakut: Returning to the Healing Circle" (2021)
September 19, 7pm at Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James St, Duncan
Every Child Matters March
September 30, 9:30am for speeches and youth showcase, walk starts at 11am at Charles Hoey Park, 124 Canada Ave, Duncan
KAIROS Blanket Exercise: A Workshop in Reconciliation
September 24, 1–4pm at VIU Cowichan Campus, 2011 University Way, North Cowichan
For more information and to book tickets, CLICK HERE.
Honouring Local Indigenous Art
September 27, 12–5pm at Cowichan Branch Library - VIRL (unceded Quw'utsun Territory), 2687 James Street, Duncan
For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
Nanaimo
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 10am–4pm at Oliver Woods, Nanaimo Ice Centre and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
For more information, CLICK HERE.
Campbell River
Ceremony at Spirit Square
September 30, 11am at Tyee Plaza, Shoppers Row, Campbell River
For more information, CLICK HERE.
Alert Bay
Every Child Matters Event
September 26, 9:30am–2pm meeting at Council Hall
For more information, CLICK HERE.