
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
When
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 3:00 pm
Where
Mission Park
15 Mission Avenue ↗
Organizer
City of St. Albert
Cost
This is a free event.
What's Happening
We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nation and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.
Join us for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Mission Park this September 30 to honour the survivors of and the children who never returned home from residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Enjoy guest speakers, knowledge keepers, performers, local artisans, exhibits, and food vendors. Join others from the community for an Honour Walk from Mission Park to Kâkesimokamik/The Healing Garden.
Free Park and Ride:
8:40 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. from St. Albert Centre Transit to downtown St. Albert. The bus will stop at Mission Park before it stops at the St. Albert Farmers' Market.
Please note: Mission Park parking lots are unavailable for the public during the event.
Schedule of events
9 a.m. | Opening Prayer Drumming and Song |
9:15 a.m. | Honour Walk begins at Mission Park Arch |
10:30 a.m. | Speakers, History, and Sharing |
11 a.m. | Entertainment |
3 p.m. | Closing Round Dance |
Related Links
Learning and commemorating the truth of our history from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit knowledge keepers is an important part on the path of reconciliation.
Learn more here:
Support Services
If you need more support or information, these services are here to help:
- Indian Residential School Crisis Line: toll-free 1-866-925-4419
- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness: 24/7 Help Line 1-855-242-3310
- Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line: toll-free 1-877-303-2642
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Last edited: September 27, 2023