This Monday marks Canada’s 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and while there are plenty of unrelated events happening in Metro Vancouver this weekend, the federal holiday is a time to honour the survivors of residential schools and commemorate the children who did not return from them.
Here are some truth and reconciliation events happening around the region, followed by some other activities also taking place this weekend.
Truth and reconciliation events
More information about each of these events can be found on the organizers’ websites, which are linked below.
Fort Langley Truth and Reconciliation: While most National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events are happening on Monday, Fort Langley National Historic Site will mark the day with special events and activities on Saturday.
BC Lions’ Orange Shirt Day game: The BC Lions will host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday for the team’s annual Orange Shirt Day game. The team is donating $20,000 to the Orange Shirt Day Society and will …