National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30
September 27, 2021
University of Saskatchewan
nīkānītān manācihitowinihk | ni manachīhitoonaan
“Let us lead with respect”
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday under the Canada Labour Code.
The University of Saskatchewan’s decision to observe this new statutory holiday aligns with the university’s national efforts toward reconciliation.
The university will remain closed this day which coincides with Orange Shirt Day so students, staff, and faculty can reflect on and participate in this integral day. See below for events and programming held throughout the week.
Remembering and honouring residential school survivors and their families.
Campus lighting in recognition of Truth and Reconciliation
Monday, September 27, 2021
Time: 7 pm
Location: Streamed from Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
Join President Peter Stoicheff and Elders Florence Highway, Evelyn Linklater and Norman Fleury as the university lights our buildings in orange to recognize the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and to reflect on what truth and reconciliation means for its campus community.
Orange ribbons
September 27 through September 30, 2021Pick-up Location: Ribbons are available at Murray Libary, Information Centre in Place Riel and the arts tunnel
The prominence of the orange ribbons on campus will highlight the importance of reconciliation while also encouraging our campus community to spark truthful conversations about Indigenous history and what that means in regard to reconciliation. Ribbons are available to anyone wishing to tie a marker of their awareness somewhere on campus. We hope that the act of displaying a ribbon represents a commitment to learn more and will serve as a reminder throughout the winter. In the spring, as we celebrate a time of renewal, the ribbons will be collected and burned in a sacred fire.
