National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Maple Ridge
byJoin the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in Maple Ridge this year, presented by PLEA Community Services, Katzie First Nation, Fraser River Indigenous Society, BC SPOKES and the City of Maple Ridge.
This year’s theme is “Acknowledging Indigenous Resilience” and is being planned by a large group of local organizations who believe strongly in bringing this event and its important message to Maple Ridge and the surrounding communities.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
- Motivational speaker and hiphop artist K.A.S.P. will be a guest speaker around 11:00am
- Location: Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge
- Admission: Free, all are welcome. RSVP to the Facebook event for updates
This day honours the children who never returned home and the survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
In 2023, the event welcomed over 4,000 people who were engaged and informed by Indigenous speakers, dancers, drummers, food, orange t-shirt painting and more.
This year, organizers expect the event to grow to welcome even more members of the community to come together in solidarity, to honour Indigenous culture, and to listen and to show respect for the survivors and families affected by the residential school system.
The event will include an opening march along with Indigenous speakers, dancers, drummers, and artists who will share their cultural artistry. There will be the creation of a community art piece throughout the day as well.
More than 30 other local non-profit organizations, community support agencies and businesses who support the local Indigenous community are also on the planning committee.
Follow PLEA Community Services, Katzie First Nation, and Fraser River Indigenous Society for more information.
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