Ceremonies, marches and other gatherings are taking place across the country today as communities mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined representatives of various First Nations and dozens of people in orange for a sunrise ceremony this morning in Niagara Falls, Ont. Trudeau stood silently as the ceremony took […]
For the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, businesses and organization around Regina are showing their support with various initiatives. Here’s what’s happening in the city and the surrounding areas today: All week the Eagle Heart Centre has been collecting shoe donations. Residents can still drop off shoes at 1102 Angus St. between 8:30 […]
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers rarely agree on much, but both teams will spend some time Friday acknowledging National Truth and Reconciliation Day. The teams will be at Winnipeg’s IG Field Friday evening for their game, and before the game the teams will wear orange shirts for a special pregame event. Sideline staff […]
Tim Hortons announced that its Orange Sprinkle Donut fundraising campaign is returning on September 30. Last year, more than one million Orange Sprinkle Donuts were sold across Canada, raising over $1.6 million for the Orange Shirt Society and the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. This year, in Saskatchewan, the campaign will put half its proceeds […]
National Truth and Reconciliation Day or Meyo Wicitowin Day is Friday. Chief of Cowessess First Nation, Cadmus DeLorme, and Mosaic Stadium have partnered to host a massive event on Thursday, September 29th. “That day will have survivors’ testimonials, It’ll have people who are empowering truth and reconciliation and sharing their stories and government officials who […]
A day to recognize truth and inspire action as received funding from the City of Regina. Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day received a $50,000 commitment from the City. The first-of-its-kind event is being held at Mosiac Stadium on September 29, bringing over 10,000 high school students and over 5,000 business leaders and members of the public together. The […]
Below is a list of hours for City of Regina services and hours on National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Thursday, September 30th. Civic Offices: Closed Landfill/Yard Waste Depot: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entry gates close at 6:45 p.m. Garbage Collection: All garbage will be picked up as usual. Recycling: All recycling will be […]
