Truth & Reconciliation

We observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. This day is dedicated to honouring the survivors of residential schools and their families, as well as acknowledging the lasting impact of the residential school system on Indigenous communities across Canada.

To mark the day, City Hall and other civic buildings will lower flags to half-mast. City Hall and Leigh Square will also be lit orange in the evening.

Film Screening of Laxwesa Wa: Strength of the River

Join us for a special film screening of "Laxwesa Wa: Strength of the River" on Saturday, September 26
from 2-3:30pm at Michael Wright Art Gallery. The film explores the history, culture, and resilience of the Stó꞉lō people through the story of the Fraser River and its significance to Indigenous communities.
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Indigenous Educational Resources

We encourage local residents and families to learn and reflect on the history of Indigenous people in Canada. There is much work to do to address and repair the intergenerational trauma caused by the treatment of Indigenous peoples in Canada, including but not limited to, the residential school system. Educating yourself is one way we can all build toward reconciliation.

We honour and thank the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation as our community partners of which we continue to learn from and work with, to grow and make both our communities better, on their traditional territory.