National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Pipe Ceremony at Westminster Pier Park
This free, family event is hosted by Spirit of the Children Society to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and their communities
Date/Time: Sep 30 2022, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
New Westminster, Westminster Pier Park1 6th Street
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Cost: Free
Spirit of the Children Society will host a pipe ceremony at Westminster Pier Park to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.
Please wear your orange shirt.
All ages are welcome to this free family event. Out of respect for the event, please no drugs or alcohol.
The day will include:
3 - 4 pm - Ceremony
4 - 6 pm - Children and family time
Event details:
- a welcoming
- guest residential school survivors
- a pipe ceremony; "Beginning the Journey Home"
- children's giveaway
- free snacks while quantities last
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30, 2022. It is a day of public awareness and commemoration of the tragic and painful history of residential schools in CanadaThis day is also meant to bring about education of the rich cultural traditions of Indigenous Peoples across Canada and in our local communities.
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