Please note that Town of Golden services and facilities (including Town Hall and the Arena) will be closed to the public tomorrow Friday, Sept. 30 and flags will be at half mast to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to honour the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Learn more about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here: https://bit.ly/2XSEBQY
September 30, is also Orange Shirt Day, a day to wear orange in an effort to raise awareness of the tragic legacy of residential schools and to honour the thousands of Survivors. The Orange Shirt represents the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children of generations. Learn more about Orange Shirt Day at orangeshirtday.org
Golden sits on the traditional unceded territory of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc people, and is the chosen home of the Métis Nation Columbia River Society. The Town of Golden recognizes and acknowledges the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools and honours the Survivors, their families and communities. The Métis Nation Columbia River Society is hosting a number of events in the community tomorrow (check out the poster below), we have encouraged our staff, and encourage the public to attend one of these events.
Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Here are some resources to stay informed and get involved:
- Participate in online events throughout the week hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Commission: https://nctr.ca/education/trw/
- Learn about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action: https://bit.ly/3wKDOhJ
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: https://nctr.ca/
- Resources from the Government of Canada: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1621447127773/
- Indigenous Canada – a free 12-lesson course from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Native Studies: https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada
