Orange shirts have been widely worn recently as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation festivities have taken place throughout the mid Island area. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW

Truth & Reconciliation

Family friendly events planned in Nanaimo for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 30, 2024 | 5:45 AM

NANAIMO — Several events are happening in recognition of harms inflicted upon Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

The fourth annual National Day for Truth & Reconciliation event recognized this year on Monday, Sept. 30 is a federal holiday, which aims to honour victims and survivors of residential schools.

A trio of recreational venues offering family-oriented events are being staged by the City of Nanaimo on Monday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Details of the events at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Nanaimo Ice Centre and Oliver Woods Community Centre can be found here.

Details of Truth and Reconciliation events taking place in Nanaimo on Monday, Sept. 30. (City of Nanaimo)

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Snuneymuxw First Nation is hosting a community lunch for band members on Monday between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Snuneymuxw’s Recreation and Wellness Centre at the base of Totem Rd.

Commonly referred to as Orange Shirt Day, Sept. 30 reinforces the message of “Every Child Matters”, which has been widely adopted by the local education system.

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools students recognized Orange Shirt Day on Friday, Sept 27, as did Vancouver Island University (VIU) and multiple other workplaces and non-profit service providers throughout the mid Island region.

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