National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Take part in these events
Sept. 18, 2023
Sept. 30 is the , a day to reflect on and commemorate the painful legacy of Canada鈥檚 residential schools. It鈥檚 also known as .
Here at 小优短视频, we recognize reconciliation is the collective and individual responsibility of all of us 鈥 on Sept. 30 and every day.
With support from Indigenous Services, Visiting Elders, Indigenous community partners, and departments across the college, we鈥檝e organized several events leading up to Sept. 30. Below we鈥檝e listed activities open to the entire 小优短视频 community; there are others happening in individual program areas and classes not listed here.
Please check back frequently as more events may be added or updated.
Every Child Matters flag raisings
Please join us for flag raisings at 小优短视频鈥檚 campuses in the days leading up to Sept. 30.
These are happening in person at the flagpoles in front of our campuses, except in Barrie where the flag raising will take place at the 小优短视频 Cenotaph, in front of C building.
Barrie Campus
Wednesday, Sept. 27
11:30 a.m.
Midland Campus
Thursday, Sept. 28
11 a.m.
Muskoka Campus
Wednesday, Sept. 27
11 a.m.
Orangeville Campus
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Noon
Orillia Campus
Monday, Sept. 25
11 a.m.
Owen Sound Campus
Monday, Sept. 25
9 a.m.
South 小优短视频 Bay Campus
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Noon
Every Child Matters T-shirts for sale
Purchase an Every Child Matters orange T-shirt and $10 from every shirt sold is donated directly to Orange Shirt Society.
- Price: $20 聽
- Sizes: S to 3XL聽
- Where:
- Bear Essentials store at Barrie and Owen Sound campuses
- When: Weekdays until Sept. 30, while supplies last聽
Custom Every Child Matters backgrounds
Other events throughout the week
Orangeville Campus: Write an inspiring message on orange paper T-shirts in the Student Resource Room to post around campus.
- Orange rock painting at the Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre St.
Orangeville Campus: Orange rock painting from noon to 1 p.m. at the Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre St.
Orillia Campus: Rock painting from noon to 3 p.m. in Parking Lot 3. The rocks will be placed along the Debwewin miinwaa Naaskodaadiwin Miikaans/Truth and Reconciliation Trail at the end of the week.
South 小优短视频 Bay Campus: Indigenous lending library from noon to 1 p.m. in the front office.
Barrie Campus: Movie screening of , a Canadian drama about the impacts of residential school. Taking place from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Automotive School of Business (ABSC) Event Space, Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre (N building). The movie is adapted from the novel by . This event is open to the 小优短视频 community and the public.
Orangeville Campus: Indigenous regalia and items on display from noon to 1 p.m. under a canopy at the flagpole.
- Orange rock painting will also take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Resource Room.
Orillia Campus: Rock painting from noon to 2 p.m. in Parking Lot 3, and a medicine bag workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Indigenous Resource Centre (B201).
Owen Sound Campus: View a display at the Indigenous Resource Centre from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that depicts聽Visiting Elder Shirley John鈥檚 time at a Spanish聽residential school. She will be on-hand to speak with students. While there, write a message on little orange shirt cutouts. Sweets will be handed out during the day as that is one thing Shirley remembers being denied while in residential school.
South 小优短视频 Bay Campus: Indigenous regalia and items on display from noon to 1 p.m. in the foyer.
- Rock painting also taking place at South 小优短视频 Bay Campus from noon to 1 p.m. in the foyer.
Barrie Campus: Come to a lunch and learn from 12:30 to 1 p.m. about how to be an ally. This free event is available in person in the Wiidookdaading Indigenous Resource Centre (M138) and virtually.
- Buy a piece of orange fabric to tie on your arm if you are unable to buy an Every Child Matters orange T-shirt. Donations of any size will be accepted, and all proceeds will go to an Indigenous organization or program. Taking place in front of the 小优短视频 Library between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Orillia Campus: Rock painting from noon to 2 p.m. in Parking Lot 3, and beaded orange shirt pin workshop from noon to 2 p.m. in the Indigenous Resource Centre (B201).
Owen Sound Campus: Pre-recorded videos from Truth and Reconciliation Canada will be played in the Indigenous Resource Centre while a hot lunch is being offered between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
South 小优短视频 Bay Campus: Orange rock painting from noon to 1 p.m. in the foyer.
Barrie Campus: Check out the 鈥淚 Commit To鈥 banner (regarding the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada鈥檚 94 Calls to Action) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the 小优短视频 Library.
Orillia Campus: Rock painting from noon to 2 p.m. in Parking Lot 3. Participate in one or both of the Falling Leaves Moon Meditation sessions from noon to 2 p.m. in Parking Lot 3 and from 3 to 4 p.m. at the main trail head (rain location: B201).
South 小优短视频 Bay Campus: Orange shirt pin beading from noon to 1 p.m. in the foyer.
Barrie Campus: Buy a piece of orange fabric to tie on your arm if you are unable to buy an Every Child Matters orange T-shirt. Donations of any size will be accepted, and all proceeds will go to an Indigenous organization or program. Taking place in front of the 小优短视频 Library between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Orillia Campus: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation gathering from 1 to 3 p.m. in Parking Lot 2. There will be an unveiling of new markers along the Debwewin miinwaa Naaskodaadiwin Miikaans/Truth and Reconciliation Trail, a jingle dress dance demonstration by Raven Noganosh, and light refreshments.
Learn about Indigenous cultures
Thursday, Oct. 19: As part of Culture Week at 小优短视频, come learn about Indigenous cultures from the college鈥檚 Indigenous Services from 1 to 3 p.m. at Barrie Campus outside M building under the trees or, if raining, outside Subway (C Building, second floor). Students and employees are welcome to ask questions about an Anishinaabe Bundle and participate in a craft. Members of the 小优短视频 Students鈥 Association (GCSA) will also be handing out Indigenous 101 flyers and answering questions about Indigenous Peoples and terminology in Canada.
Secret Path and panel discussion
of , followed by a panel discussion and refreshments at 小优短视频 Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., viewing at 7 p.m., and panel discussion at 8 p.m. This event is in partnership with the , and GCSA.
Zombie movie
Monday, Oct. 30: Indigenous Services is hosting a screening of , an Indigenous-made zombie movie in the spirit of Halloween, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rowntree Theatre, room H106, Barrie Campus. .
6 ways to honour reconciliation beyond Sept. 30
1.
is aimed at empowering people to educate themselves to develop a renewed relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples through transformative multi-media learning.聽
2. Participate in Indigenous knowledge-sharing sessions
These are hosted by 小优短视频鈥檚 Indigenous Services and are open to all 小优短视频 employees and students. Upcoming sessions will be promoted through MyGCLife, the employee portal, and the college鈥檚 social media. For all 小优短视频 events, visit our events calendar.
3. Participate in activities outside the college
Check out events hosted by local Indigenous friendship centres, Indigenous community groups, other institutions and organizations.
4. Hold team meetings to discuss Truth and Reconciliation
Not sure where to start? Explore resources on 小优短视频鈥檚 library website, including ones on what is and why it鈥檚 important at the college.
5. Engage in Indigenous media
A great place to start is the , where you can find lists of and to check out.
6. Familiarize yourself with 小优短视频鈥檚 online Indigenization resources
Not only can you find great book ideas at the library, but you can expand your knowledge with , , , , and more.
This post was originally published in September 2021 and updated in September 2023.