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Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, 2026
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It honours the children who never came home from residential schools, the Survivors, their families and their communities. Below is a list of public events across the country that members can take part in. All listings were verified as 2026 events. Times and locations can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
Support is available 24/7. National Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310.
National and virtual
Broadcast from Ottawa
- Remembering the Children: National Commemorative Gathering
September 30, 2026, live broadcast begins at 12 p.m. ET
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, and broadcast on APTN and major television and radio networks
A 90-minute gathering featuring Survivors, Elders and First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists. Hosted by APTN and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
trw-svr.nctr.ca/parliament-hill and aptntv.ca/ndtr/rtc
Online
- Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026
September 21 to 25, 2026, daily Lunch and Learn webinars, 50 minutes each
Virtual, free, available in English, French and ASL. Registration required.
Hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
trw-svr.nctr.ca - From Roots We Rise: A Youth Gathering
September 16, 2026, virtual
Hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
trw-svr.nctr.ca - Full national list of funded activities
Canadian Heritage has funded 298 events and gatherings across the country in 2026. The searchable list by province and city is here:
canada.ca list of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation activities
British Columbia
Vancouver
- Intergenerational March for Orange Shirt Day
September 30, 2026, 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
UBC Vancouver campus
Hosted by the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre. Intergenerational, educational and open to the public.
forestry.ubc.ca - Arts Umbrella National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2026
Arts Umbrella, Granville Island
Welcome breakfast, book reading and family art project. Confirm times with Arts Umbrella.
artsumbrella.com - Truth and Reconciliation free film screening
September 30, 2026
Trout Lake Community Centre. Confirm screening time.
troutlakecc.com - Truth and ReconciliACTION with Kung Jaadee
September 20, 2026
Museum of Vancouver
museumofvancouver.ca
North Vancouver
- Truth and Reconciliation Day at MONOVA
September 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., pay what you can
Museum of North Vancouver, 115 West Esplanade
Crafts, storytelling, drumming, singing and guided gallery tours led by Indigenous Cultural Programmers Jordan Dawson and Tsawaysia Spukwus.
monova.ca/events - Films for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2026
The Polygon Gallery. Confirm screening times.
thepolygon.ca
Coquitlam
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Place des Arts
September 30, 2026, workshops begin at 10 a.m., free
Place des Arts
Free workshops with Indigenous artists. Advance registration required.
culturedays.ca
Langley
- Stɑl̓əw̓ Pow Wow
September 11 to 13, 2026
Langley Events Centre
Three days of Indigenous culture, music, dance, art and regalia. - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2026
Langley City. Confirm time and location with the organizer.
Event listing on Facebook
Surrey and White Rock
- 6th Annual Walk for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2026
Begins at Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles Memorial Plaza and ends at Semiahmoo Park
Hosted by Semiahmoo First Nation. Performances, market vendors, speakers and a free lunch. Confirm start time.
Abbotsford
- Stetís ímexstowx (Walk Beside Us)
September 30, 2026
Abbotsford. Confirm time and meeting point with the organizer.
culturedays.ca
Whistler
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre programming
September 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Guest speakers, craft activities and an educational board game.
Details and directions
Victoria
- Xe Xe Smun' Eem, Victoria Orange Shirt Day
September 30, 2026
Centennial Square
Annual community ceremony honouring Survivors. Confirm start time with the organizers.
victoriaorangeshirtday.com
Kamloops
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, co-hosted by Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops
September 30, 2026
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc lands
Cultural learning activities, workshops on intergenerational trauma and healing, educational booths, food, and an Orange Shirt Day walk along the Moccasin Mile route. Confirm times before you go.
tkemlups.ca/event-calendar and kamloops.ca
Vernon
- Truth and Reconciliation Community Gathering: Reconciliation in Action
September 30, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
North Okanagan Friendship Centre, 2904 29th Avenue
Ceremony and drumming, guest speakers, free community lunch and a smudging area.
Event details
Prince George
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation gathering
September 30, 2026, activities from 12 p.m., ceremony at 2 p.m.
Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park
Choice of a Guided Reconciliation Walk or a community reading of the 94 Calls to Action at noon, followed by a ceremony and celebration of culture with a drum-in for Survivors and speakers including Survivors, Sixties Scoop Survivors and youth.
lheidli.ca
Other British Columbia communities
Federally funded 2026 gatherings are also taking place in Alert Bay, Campbell River, Castlegar, Chase, Chetwynd, Clearwater, Courtenay, Dawson Creek, Enderby, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Gabriola, Grand Forks, Kelowna, Kispiox, Klemtu, Koksilah, Lillooet, Lytton, Mill Bay, Mount Currie, Nanaimo, New Westminster, Port Alberni, Prince Rupert, Qualicum Beach, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Skeetchestn, Smithers, Sooke, Tofino, Vernon and Williams Lake. Find the host organization at the Canadian Heritage activity list.
Alberta
Calgary
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with TELUS Spark
September 27, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
TELUS Spark Science Centre
Note the early date! Programming built around the NCTR's six actions of ReconciliACTION.
sparkscience.ca - Orange Shirt Day at The Confluence, hosted by the City of Calgary
September 30, 2026, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland
Keynote speakers, remarks from the Mayor, a moment of silence, cultural performances and a round dance.
calgary.ca - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at The Confluence
September 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free
The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland
Free admission to the cultural centre, programming in tipis, educational walking tours.
theconfluence.ca - Pokaiks 10th Annual Children's Commemorative Walk and Gathering
September 30, 2026, walk at 11 a.m., gathering 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., free
River Hall, hosted indoors by Contemporary Calgary
pokaiks.org - Every Child Matters Pow Wow for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bob Bahan Soccer Field
Event listing - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Werklund Centre
September 30, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Werklund Centre
Elders Story Project ceremonies, free Indigenous makers market and powwow showcase.
werklundcentre.ca - Dancing in Their Honour: Truth and Reconciliation Pow Wow
September 30, 2026, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Heritage Park
heritagepark.ca - NMC Presents: Jeremy Dutcher
September 30, 2026, 7 p.m.
Studio Bell Performance Hall, National Music Centre
studiobell.ca
Edmonton
- 6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Run and Walk
September 27, 2026, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Kinsmen Park, 9100 Walterdale Hill NW
Hosted by Indigenous Runner.
edmonton.ca - Lunchtime programming with the Edmonton Arts Council
September 27 and 28, 2026
Downtown Edmonton, local Indigenous musicians and performers. Confirm times with the City of Edmonton.
edmonton.ca - Screening of WaaPaKe (Tomorrow)
September 30, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
Royal Alberta Museum
Event listing
Edmonton, Legislature grounds
- Government of Alberta commemoration
September 29, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Kihciy Maskikiy / Aakaakmotaani reconciliation garden, east side of the Alberta Legislature grounds
alberta.ca
St. Albert
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in St. Albert
September 30, 2026
Mission Park, 15 Mission Avenue
Hosted by the City of St. Albert. Confirm times with the city.
Event listing
Other Alberta communities
Federally funded 2026 gatherings are also taking place in Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Edson, Enilda, Enoch, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Goodfish Lake, Gregoire Lake, High Prairie, Lac La Biche, Lethbridge, Manning, Maskwacis, Olds, Red Deer, Siksika, Slave Lake, Smoky Lake (Métis Crossing), Westlock and Whitecourt. Find the host organization at the Canadian Heritage activity list.
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Gathering
September 30, 2026, activities 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Fiddle presentation at 11 a.m. Community art with Leah Dorion 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dance and drum presentations at 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Saskatchewan Writers Guild keynote with Randy Morin at 2 p.m.
wanuskewin.com - City of Saskatoon commemorations
September 30, 2026
Survivors' Flag raising with Survivors and dignitaries. Confirm time and location.
saskatoon.ca
Regina
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Honour Walk and Awareness Event
September 2026
Hosted by The Circle Project Association. Confirm date, time and start point.
Listed on the Canadian Heritage activity list - Residential School Memorial
Open year-round
Grounds of Government House, 4607 Dewdney Avenue. The province encourages people to visit on September 30.
Other Saskatchewan communities
2026 events are also confirmed in Balcarres, Duck Lake, Fort Qu'Appelle, Île-à-la-Crosse, Kamsack, North Battleford, Pasqua, Turtleford, Whitecap and Whitewood. Find the host organization at the Canadian Heritage activity list.
Manitoba
Manitoba publishes a full provincial event listing and an interactive map: gov.mb.ca/inr/osd.html and Orange Shirt Day event map.
Winnipeg
- 6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk and Pow Wow
September 30, 2026, opening ceremony 9:30 a.m., grand entry 1 p.m., free
Opening ceremony at Oodena Circle, The Forks. Healing walk to the Canada Life Centre, where the pow wow takes place.
Hosted by the Southern Chiefs' Organization. More than 30,000 people attended in past years.
scoinc.mb.ca - Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group 6th Annual Memorial Event
September 30, 2026, main event
Theodore Niizhotay Fontaine Park, ARSLG Memorial Site, Academy Road
assiniboiaresidentialschool.com - FortWhyte Alive Truth and Reconciliation Day 2026
September 30, 2026
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road
fortwhyte.org - Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba Museum
September 30 to October 2, 2026
The Manitoba Museum
manitobamuseum.ca - A Journey to Understanding
September 30, 2026
Lindenwood Community Centre, Unit 85-81 Garry Street
Hosted by Messengers of Change.
messengersofchange.org - Orange Shirt Day Treaty One Run and Walk
September 27, 2026
Assiniboia Residential School site and Assiniboine Park
Hosted by Treaty One Nations.
treaty1.ca - 2nd Annual Reconciliation Walk: Bridging the Gap and Moving Forward
September 27, 2026
Kapabamayak Achaak Healing Forest, inside St. John's Park
Hosted by Hope Igniters of Winnipeg. - Qulliq of Remembrance: Honouring Inuit Survivors and Children of Residential Schools
September 28, 2026
Assiniboine Park Indigenous Gardens
Hosted by the Manitoba Inuit Association.
manitobainuit.ca - Orange Shirt Day Walk and BBQ
September 29, 2026
442 Scotia Street and Kildonan Park
Hosted by Marymound.
marymound.com - Every Child Matters: A Day of Truth and Reconciliation at Siloam Mission
September 29, 2026
Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street, drop-in and centre fire space
siloam.ca - Every Child Matters: Bear Den Community Gathering
September 26 to 30, 2026
The Bear Den, 365 McGee Street, and Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre, 430 Langside
spenceneighbourhood.org - Tea and Talk: Orange Shirt Day and Week of Truth and Reconciliation
September 21 to 25 and September 30, 2026
Resource Assistance for Youth, 125 Sherbrook Street
rayinc.ca
Brandon
- Healing by the River
September 28 to October 2 and October 4, 2026
Brandon Friendship Centre, 545 Conservation Drive
brandonfriendshipcentreinc.ca - DOCFS Orange Shirt Day Community Walk and Commemoration
September 30, 2026
Hosted by Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services.
docfs.org - Brandon Residential School Missing Children commemoration
September 30, 2026
Grounds of the former Brandon Residential School site
Hosted by Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.
svdngovernance.com
Steinbach
- Orange Shirt Day Commemoration Walk
September 30, 2026
Main Street to LA Barkman Park
Hosted by Initiatives for Just Communities.
initiativesjc.org - Walking Together: Indigenous and Newcomer Connections in the Eastman Region
September 30, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Steinbach. Hosted by the Eastern Region Immigration Partnership.
erip.ca
Gimli
- Truth and Reconciliation Day Gathering
September 30, 2026
Gimli Park and Pavilion
Hosted by the RM of Gimli.
gimli.ca
Other Manitoba communities
Additional 2026 events are confirmed in Camperville, Dauphin, Fairford, Gods Lake Narrows, Inwood, Keeshkeemaquah, Lac du Bonnet, Neepawa, Norway House, Oakbank, Opaskwayak, Peguis, Portage la Prairie, Sagkeeng, Scanterbury, Swan River, The Pas and Waywayseecappo. See the provincial listing for hosts and venues.
Ontario
Thunder Bay
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Commemorative Walk
September 2026
Hosted by Nishnawbe Aski Nation. In past years the day has begun with opening remarks at City Hall, 500 Donald Street East, followed by a community walk and a main event at Vickers Park. Confirm the 2026 schedule.
thunderbay.ca
Sudbury
- Orange Shirt Day: The Origin and Purpose
September 2026
Hosted by the Sudbury Métis Council, Métis Nation of Ontario. Confirm date and time.
Windsor
- Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events 2026
September 2026
Hosted by Can-Am Urban Native Homes. Confirm date, time and location.
London
- From Truth to Responsibility
September 2026
Hosted by Nokee Kwe. Confirm date and time.
Ohsweken (Six Nations)
- Celebrating Indigenous Culture and Resiliency
September 2026
Hosted by Six Nations Polytechnic. Confirm date and time. - Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026
September 2026
Hosted by the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund. Confirm date and time.
Brantford
- Woodland Cultural Centre Orange Shirt Day and TRC Event 2026
September 2026
Woodland Cultural Centre. Confirm date and time. - Brantford Native Housing Annual Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration
September 2026
Hosted by Hotinoshioni Incorporated. Confirm date and time.
Waterloo
- Free film screening, Indigenous Health Learning Lodge
September 29, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free
Landmark Cinemas Waterloo, 415 The Boardwalk
Registration required. Hosted by McMaster University.
news.mcmaster.ca
Hamilton
- Free film screening, Indigenous Health Learning Lodge
September 29, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free
Landmark Cinemas Jackson Square, 2 King Street West
Registration required. An Indigenous artisan market runs alongside the screening.
news.mcmaster.ca - HRIC's Truth and Reconciliation Gathering, Lifting Up Our Children
September 2026
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre. Confirm date and time.
St. Catharines
- Free film screening, Indigenous Health Learning Lodge
September 29, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free
Landmark Cinemas Pen Centre, 210 Glendale Avenue
Registration required. An Indigenous artisan market runs alongside the screening.
news.mcmaster.ca
Toronto
- 9th Annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering
Late September 2026, two days ending September 30, free
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West
Sunrise ceremonies, a sacred fire, tipis, traditional drumming and dance, educational workshops, art, film, performances and an Indigenous marketplace. Hosted by Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre. Confirm exact dates and the daily schedule.
councilfire.ca - Voices of Resilience: A Celebration of Indigenous Culture and Community
September 2026
Hosted by the Centre for Indigenous Theatre. Confirm date, time and venue.
Peterborough
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at The Canadian Canoe Museum
September 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Canadian Canoe Museum, Lakefront Campus
Exhibition hall, interactive activities, films and space for reflection on the waterfront.
canoemuseum.ca
Ottawa
- Remembering the Children on Parliament Hill
September 30, 2026, broadcast begins at 12 p.m. ET
Parliament Hill. Open to the public.
trw-svr.nctr.ca/parliament-hill - Orange Shirt Day at Beechwood Cemetery
September 30, 2026, afternoon
Beechwood National Cemetery
Reconciling History walking tours, a screening of The Story of a National Crime and action tables. Hosted by the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society with the Assembly of Seven Generations. Registration required for tours and screenings.
fncaringsociety.com
Other Ontario communities
2026 events are also confirmed in Bear Island, Bearskin Lake, Cambridge, Carp, Chapleau, Deseronto, Devlin, Espanola, Fort Albany, Fort Frances, Gloucester, Hagersville, Hiawatha, Kenora, Kettle and Stony Point, Midland, New Liskeard, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Nipigon, Oshawa, Owen Sound, Pikwakanagan, Port Perry, Rama, Sagamok, Sioux Lookout, Sioux Narrows, Stratford and Thessalon. Find the host organization at the Canadian Heritage activity list.
Quebec
- Ceremony at the Canadian Museum of History
September 30, 2026, morning
Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau. Also livestreamed.
museedelhistoire.ca
Montréal
- Every Child Matters March (Marche Chaque enfant compte)
September 30, 2026, gather 12:30 p.m., program begins 1 p.m., walk begins about 1:30 p.m.
Gather at Westmount Park near Melville Street. The march ends at Cabot Square.
Opening words from an Elder, drummers and speakers. Hosted by the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal. Wear orange and bring your drum.
nwsm.info/events - Day of Remembrance and Reflection: Truth, Healing and Reconciliation at PAQ
September 30, 2026, morning
Projets autochtones du Québec, main shelter. Confirm start time.
Montréal roundup: reseaumtlnetwork.com
Sherbrooke
- Semaine de la vérité et de la réconciliation, 5th edition
September 28 to October 2, 2026
Université de Sherbrooke, main campus.
usherbrooke.ca
Other Quebec communities
2026 events are also confirmed in Baie-Comeau, Essipit, Gaspé, Gesgapegiag, Joliette, Kebaowek, La Tuque, Lac Simon, Lévis, Mashteuiatsh, Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Saguenay, Shawinigan, Waskaganish and Wôlinak. Find the host organization at the Canadian Heritage activity list.
Nova Scotia
Halifax
- Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 30, 2026
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre, Brunswick Street
Interactive cultural demonstrations and refreshments. Confirm times with the centre.
halifax.ca - Treaty Day and the start of Mi'kmaq History Month
October 1, 2026
Halifax. A Mi'kmaw church service, flag raising at Government House and the Veterans Parade are traditionally held. Confirm the 2026 schedule.
halifax.ca
Can't make it to an event?
- Wear an orange shirt on September 30.
- Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action and the Beyond 94 progress tracker.
- Watch the Remembering the Children broadcast from Parliament Hill at 12 p.m. ET on APTN.
- Explore the education resources at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
- Support Indigenous-led organizations in your community.
