Town Hall Closed – National Truth and Reconciliation Day
26 September 2022
Town Hall will be closed, and flags will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, September 30th, 2022 for National Truth and Reconciliation Day in recognition and remembrance of the Indigenous children, families and communities who have suffered harm, and in honour of the lives lost at residential schools. 24/7 service is available by calling 848-6600.
There are many ways to learn more about the tragic history of residential schools and their devastating impact on generations of Indigenous families and communities. See below for resources you may find useful. #NationalTRW #NDTR
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: https://nctr.ca/
- Canadian Heritage: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html.
- Learn more about Indigenous Arts, Culture and Heritage: www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1621447127773/1621447157184
- New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council: https://nbapc.org/
- Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick, Ally Toolkit: https://wnnb.wolastoqey.ca/toolkit/
- The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund: https://downiewenjack.ca/
- A Day to Listen: https://downiewenjack.ca/a-day-to-listen/
- Orange Shirt Day: www.orangeshirtday.org/
