Sept 30 2026 | Orange Shirt Day – Regional Events & Learning Opportunities

This listing has been updated as new community events & opportunities have been shared.
(Last updated: Tues, Sept 29th)

Flag Raising Ceremony at Selkirk College

🗓️ Monday, September 28, 2026
🕘 2:15pm – 3:15pm
📍 Front Lawn / Main Entrance – Selkirk College (301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar)

The Every Child Matters™ flag, designed by Ktunaxa artist Carol Louie, will be raised at the Castlegar Campus ~ Wear your orange!

Orange Shirt Day Walk – Hosted by the Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕘 10:30 am – 1:00 pm (Walk begins at 10:30 am)
📍 COINS (1801 Connors Road, Castlegar)

Join COINS for a walk to honour Indigenous children, families & communities, beginning at the Sandman Hotel and ending at the COINS office for a community gathering ~ Drumming, bbq lunch, vendors, and t-shirt sales.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Hosted by Trail Museum & Archives and Trail & District Public Library

🗓️ Monday, September 28 + Tuesday, September 29, 2026
🕘 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
📍 Trail Riverfront Centre (1505 Bay Ave, Trail)
Registration required (form >)

Gather for two afternoons of learning in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Programming includes traditional plant teachings with Faith Zacherle-Tonasket of the Sinixt Confederacy, discussion about the Columbia River, salmon restoration & artifacts with author Eileen Delehanty Pearkes, and elderberry tea making & tasting with Faith Zacherle-Tonasket and Kate Mizenka of Elk Root Conservation.

FREE Bowling for Indigenous Guests – Nonno’s 

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕘 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
📍 Nonno’s – formerly Glenmerry Bowl (3110 Highway Dr, Trail)

In recognition of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and as a small gesture of respect & community, Nonno’s is offering FREE bowling for those who identify as Indigenous from 1–6 pm on Sept 30th.

A Gathering of Indigenous Voices – Art Exhibit

🗓️ Through October 8, 2026
🕘 Mon – Thu, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
📍 VISAC Gallery (1501 Cedar Ave, Trail)

Rooted in Place, Connected Through Art ~ Explore an exhibition featuring the work of Indigenous artists Johnny Mukwa, Laura Graves, Kass Pelletier & Mark Anthony Jacobson.

Annual Movement is Medicine / Elephant Mountain Challenge 

🗓️ Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕘 10:45 am – 12:30 pm (activities start at 11:45am)
📍 Rotary Lakeside Park, Nelson

Come cheer on the runners at Lakeside Park in this challenge that combines physical activity with community wellness to honour Indigenous culture & healing through movement ~ Traditional dancing, drumming & community closing circle.

Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) – Capitol Films

🗓️ Tuesday, September 29, 2026
🕘 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
📍 Capitol Theatre (421 Victoria St, Nelson)

The Capitol Theatre presents Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband), the latest film from award-winning Canadian Inuit director Zacharias Kunuk ~ FREE admission (donations welcome for the Indian Residential School Survivors Society).

(Taghum) Truth & Reconciliation Day for Families – Hosted by Taghum Hall

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕘 9:00 am – 11:00 am
📍 Taghum Hall (5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson)
Registration required (form >)

Kids and their adults are invited to an Indigenous-led Truth and Reconciliation Day morning with Lance Ledger. The program is geared toward children ages 8–12 and their parents or caregivers, with younger siblings also welcome. FREE EVENT, registration is required and donations are gratefully accepted in support of the program.

Truth & Reconciliation Film Screening – Hosted by Nelson Community Food Centre

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕘 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
📍 Nelson Community Food Centre (602 Silica St, Nelson)

Join the Nelson Community Food Centre for a screening of YINTAH – Spanning more than a decade, the film follows Howilhkat Freda Huson and Sleydo’ Molly Wickham as their nation reoccupies and protects its ancestral lands ~ Popcorn and puffed wild rice will be served.

The REDress Project + FREE Admission – Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕘 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (reduced hours)
📍 Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery (502 Vernon St, Nelson)

Visit the Nelson Museum for FREE admission in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, including an opportunity to experience Métis artist/activist Jaime Black-Morsette’s permanent The REDress Project installation on the 2nd floor. (Note: No bunker tours on this day.)

See also: REDress Cedar Gathering & Walk with Jaime Black-Morsette — Saturday, October 3, 10 am–1 pm. Walk from Cottonwood Park (10 am) → Museum, followed by artist talk (11:30 am) & community gathering (noon) ~ All are welcome!

“Celebrating Youth Traditional” Pow Wow – Hosted by Boundary Métis Community Association

🗓️ Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕘 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Grand Entry at 7:00 pm)
📍 Dr. D.A. Perley Elementary School (1200 Central Ave, Grand Forks)

Everyone is welcome! Gather in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at this FREE community Pow Wow celebrating Indigenous youth, culture & reconciliation ~ Enjoy dancing, a feast, vendors, giveaways & more!

Community Walk & Gathering – Hosted by Indigenous Friendship Society of Revelstoke

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕘 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (potluck in Centennial Park at 1:30 pm)
📍 Meet at Cascadia Credit Union–back parking lot (112 2nd St W, Revelstoke)

Gather for a community walk from Cascadia Credit Union → Centennial Park followed by a potluck (featuring food from the Neighbourhood Kitchen), an art unveiling & discussion, and a gathering circle~ Bring food to share, drums, signs & banners! (Note: no bikes on the walk, please)

Resources & opportunities to support ongoing learning, self-reflection & cultural humility.

Lunch & Learns – Hosted by the National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation

🗓️ Daily, September 21 – 25, 2026
🕘 Various times

An immersive experience to UN-learn the myths of colonial history in Canada, open to the public. Most sessions are 60 minutes in length.

Remembering the Children – Live broadcast from Parliament Hill

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕘 9:00 am – 10:30 am PT
💻 Live national broadcast

Join the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, APTN, CBC/Radio-Canada & the Algonquin Nation for a 90-minute commemorative gathering from Parliament Hill to memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors & their families.

OrangeShirtDay.org — Phyllis’ Story: Learn more about the history of Orange Shirt Day.

We Were Children: Documentary Film — “The impact of the Canadian residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children forced to face hardships beyond their years.”

National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation (NCTR) — Explore learning resources for all ages, videos & programming from the NCTR to learn more about residential schools, Survivors & the ongoing work of truth and reconciliation.

UBC Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre — Educational resources & learning activities for people of all ages (from early years to post-secondary) to learn about the legacies of the residential school system, and begin a dialogue.

COINS Book Library (coinations.net) — The COINS office in Castlegar (1801 Connors Rd) has a physical library with many Indigenous titles and authors to choose from. Drop by anytime to browse the shelves & borrow a book!

Selkirk Reads! — A curated collection of books, articles, podcasts & online resources highlighting Indigenous voices and history in Canada.

Slocan Community Library — Explore a collection of books selected for the 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with titles for adults, youth & children. Available to browse online or visit the library in-person (710 Harold St, Slocan)

kbculturalsafety.org — Explore more locally curated learning & reflection opportunities across our website, including short videos, stories, regional events, resources for patients & practitioners, and more.