Orange Shirt Day comes to RBC Convention Centre

On September 30th, 2024, Winnipeggers are invited to the RBC Convention Centre to observe Orange Shirt Day, coinciding with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day is a day to remember the painful history of residential schools in Canada. It honours the survivors, the children who went missing, and the families affected. This year marks the 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation since it was established as a federal holiday in 2021.The event will feature a powwow, guest speakers, music, and local vendors.

Orange Shirt Day 2024Agenda

9:00 am - 11:00 am: Orange shirts handed out fromOodena Celebration Circle at The Forks.

10:00 am - 10:30 am: Pipe Ceremony

10:30 am - 11:00 am: Opening Prayer

11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Healing Walk to RBC Convention Centre,375 York Ave, Winnipeg

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm:Grand Entry

1:30 pm - 2:00pm:Opening Prayer

Speakers:

• Director of Operations Wa-Say Healing Centre,Wayne Mason Jr.
• Honouring of AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick
• Manitoba PremiereWab Kinew
• SCO Grand Chief,Jerry Daniels
• Winnipeg MayorScott Gillingham

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm:Pow Wow lnter-tribals

5:00 pm - 5:15 pm:Retiring of the Flags

Orange Shirt Day eventsarefree to attend and areopen to all. For more information,click here.