Events during Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023
LEF is grateful for the work we continue doing with Dr Hopi Martin as part of our commitment to learning with and from Indigenous Peoples. Hopi has taken some time to compile a list of events taking place in recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Week. With multiple ways to engage, we hope there is something here that is of interest to your and/or your family.
To learn more about Dr Hopi Martin and the work he does, please visit the Edge of the Bush website at edgeofthebush.ca.
Learn about Orange Shirt Day at https://orangeshirtday.org/.
National Centre for Truth and Reconcilitation: Daily Virtual Lunch and Learn
This year, the NCTR will offer a series of FREE virtual lunch and learn sessions throughout Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023 to facilitate learning for Canadians on topics related to Truth and Reconciliation.
These daily lunch sessions (50min) will feature a range of speakers and will provide audience members with the opportunity to ask questions and engage in further conversations.
EDT: 1:30PM to 2:20PM (Toronto)
Topics include:
Day 1, Mon., Sep 25: Indigenous peoples and the History of Residential Schools
Day 2, Tue., Sep 26: Unconscious bias and debunking stereotypes
Day 3, Wed., Sep 27: Intergenerational impacts and ongoing systemic discrimination
Day 4, Thur., Sep 28: Indigenous peoples’ rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Day 5, Fri., Sep 29: Taking action toward Reconciliation
Fall Equinox Ceremony with Dr. Gokoomis (Grandmother) Jacque Lavallée and Dr. Hopi Martin Oshkaabewis (Sacred Helper)
As we welcome the Autumn season, we would like to invite all LEF families to a Fall Equinox Ceremony on Saturday, September 23 at 10:00am. There is green P parking across from York Civic Centre if required. See flyer below for more details.
Location: M’kaade Ziibenhs (Black Creek) Bush School Behind Silverthorn Early Learning Earth Centre, 2700 Eglinton Ave. W. in Toronto
Native Child and Family Services Toronto - 26th Annual Pow Wow
Join NCFST at Dufferin Grove Park on September 30th starting at 12pm for the Annual Community Pow Wow.
Stop the Trains in our Parks - Weekly Neighbourhood Social
Join Stop the Trains in Our Parks every Wednesday night from 7pm to 9pm in Pearen Park for a Neighbourhood Social.
