National Truth and Reconciliation Week is September 25 – 30, 2023. Orangeville Public Library commits to listening to, learning from, and building relationships with local Indigenous communities. We have a responsibility to share the true history of what happened at Indian residential schools and the ongoing intergenerational trauma that continues to affect Indigenous families and communities.
Orangeville Public Library will be open on Saturday, September 30, and we encourage our community to spend the day reflecting on the devastating legacy of residential schools. OPL’s collections, programs, and resources can support you on this journey.
Join Erin on Tuesday, Sept. 26 and Thursday, Sept. 28 at 10:30 in the Saputo Room, Alder Recreation Centre for Indigenous stories and music.
Read Alouds on the Orangeville Public Library’s YouTube Channel
Visit the Tales on the Trail at Island Lake CVC in the Natural Playground to read Septembers featured title - With Our Orange Hearts by Phyllis Webstad
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is introducing a series of free virtual adult education lunch and learns during Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023 (Sept. 25 - 29). Led by Survivors and other subject matter experts, these sessions will feature discussions around the history of the residential school experience, intergenerational impacts, Indigenous rights, taking action towards Reconciliation, and more.
Register to participate.
Support is available for anyone affected by residential schools through the 24-hour National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.
Join the Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle outside of the Alder Recreation Centre at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 30 as they walk to the Medicine Garden in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.