The Moderator’s Orange Shirt Day Message
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne urges us to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, on September 30. (Click to see the video above) This is a day to reflect, pray, learn, and honour survivors, their families, and the communities affected by Indian Residential Schools and those who operated them. For non-Indigenous Christians in particular, this is a time to reflect on their role in colonialism and the ongoing responsibility to make reparations.
One way that we can show Indigenous youth that they matter is by investing in the Waase-Aabin program, which awards scholarships to post-secondary Indigenous students, ages 18-29, who demonstrate economic need and academic excellence.
On September 30, and every day, we must remember that every child matters.
There will be a Survivors Walk (open to all) at the Forks at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 30.
You may want to attend the walk, wearing orange to show your support.
There will also be many other events/activities taking place during the weekend at places such as The Manitoba Museum, and The Winnipeg Art Gallery, the Human Rights Museum, Virtual Witness Blanket among others.
You may also want to revisit our post from 2020: A Prayer for Orange Shirt Day
Statement on Information Shared by the Stó:lō Nation
Early truths were shared by the Stó:lō Nation last week. The United Church of Canada, which ran the Coqualeetza residential institution from 1925 to 1940, acknowledges and is saddened by what we have heard.
Read the full statement from the United Church of Canada by clicking below:
