At The Hive, our facilities operate on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. In British Columbia, this land is unceded, meaning it was taken without consent. In Winnipeg, while the land is under Treaty, there are still significant challenges in the relationships between settlers and Indigenous peoples, as well as ongoing systemic racism throughout the country. This day stands as a reminder of the fact that we have much work to do.
In recognition of this responsibility, and as part of the larger work we are doing throughout the year, on September 30th we will be donating the full proceeds from all day pass sales from our BC locations to organizations that support Indigenous communities, many of which focus specifically on Truth and Reconciliation. Here are the organizations we’ll be supporting this year, please click the links to learn more:
- Orange Shirt Day: Learn more
- Downtown Eastside Women’s Center: Learn more
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS): Learn more
- Reconciliation Canada: Learn more
- Urban Native Youth Association: Learn more
On September 30th, all locations will be open from 12PM to 9PM. If you would like to donate directly to one of these organizations, you can do so through the sites linked above. We hope you’ll join us in taking time to reflect and learn about Truth and Reconciliation, and to celebrate Indigenous culture and creativity as well.
Events happening on September 30th in the Lower Mainland:
In Vancouver:
- Intergenerational March for Orange Shirt Day – the UBC Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre Canada holds an educational march on the UBC campus. It runs from 11:45 am until 3:00 pm on September 30th in 2024.
- Arts Umbrella – a pancake breakfast, book reading and family art project at Arts Umbrella on Granville Island. This event happens from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on September 30th in 2024.
- Britannia Community Services Centre – an Orange Shirt Day gathering with a walk, food and cultural sharing. It happens at the Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre and Grandview Park on September 30th, 2024.
- Orange Shirt Day at Templeton Welcome Garden – an Orange Shirt Day event from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on September 30th in 2024. It features speakers, Earth art, drumming and more at 700 Templeton Drive. Admission is free.
- We Were Children – Film Screening – Trout Lake Community Centre is hosting a free public screening of We Were Children in honour of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The long-lasting impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is shown through the eyes of two children forced to face immense hardships.
- Truth and Reconciliation Day: NFB Film Screenings -The Museum of Vancouver and the National Film Board are screening films by Indigenous directors to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day. The free screenings of WaaPake (Tomorrow) by Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin and Our People Will Be Healed by Alanis Obomsawin will spotlight how Indigenous communities heal and move forward together.
- Orange Shirt Day is Every Day, by 3 Crows Productions will also be screening at the MOV, which is offering admission by donation with proceeds going to support the Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society.
In Coquitlam:
- Finding Your Voice – free one-hour workshops on National Truth and Reconciliation Day at Place des Arts at 1120 Brunette Avenue. The workshops begin at 1:00, 2:20 and 3:45 pm on September 30th, 2024. Admission is free, but advanced registration is recommended.
- Walk for Reconciliation – members of Kwikwetlem First Nation host a public walk along Colony Farm Road at KFN Community Hall on September 27th in 2024. The event runs from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.
In Maple Ridge:
- Acknowledging Indigenous Resilience – an event at Memorial Peace Park at 11968 – 224th Street on September 29th in 2024. The free event runs from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm and features drumming, painting, guest speakers and other family-friendly activities.
In New Westminster:
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – the Spirit of the Children Society host an event at Queen’s Park South Field at 3rd Avenue on September 30th in 2024. There’s dancing, crafts, speakers and food vendors from noon until 3:30 pm.
- Downstream Where the Waters Mix – New Westminster Museum is open on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation to provide the community an opportunity to engage with our feature exhibition, “Downstream Where the Waters Mix”.
In North Vancouver:
- Truth and Reconciliation Day – special activities at the Museum of North Vancouver at 115 West Esplanade from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on September 30th in 2024. There are gallery tours, readings, games and more. Admission is pay what you can.
In Surrey:
- Skookum Surrey National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – an event with drumming, tea and bannock at Holland Park on September 27th in 2024. It begins at 3:00 pm and runs for two hours.
- Indigenous Public Art Collection – September 30th, walk through Surrey Civic Plaza outside City Hall where the lights will be orange.
Some Additional Resources for non-Indigenous folks continuing education:
There are many good resources to be found online to expand your knowledge of the history, arts, and culture throughout the year. Here are a few related specifically to Truth and Reconciliation:
BC Gov info on Truth & Reconciliation Day (Link)
TRC Website (Link)
On this site you can find several resources, including the 94 Calls to Action
UNDRIP (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) (Link)