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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Remembering, Reflecting, and Wearing Orange

September 30, 2023 is a special day where we come together to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For Canadians, it represents a day of profound significance and reflection.
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On September 30, we encourage all Canadians to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.

On September 30, we encourage all Canadians to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.

September 30, 2023 is a special day where we come together to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For Canadians, it represents a day of profound significance and reflection.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is dedicated to honouring the children who never returned home from residential schools, the brave Survivors who endured these institutions, their families, and their communities. It is a solemn occasion for all Canadians to acknowledge the painful history and ongoing impact of residential schools, an essential step on our collective journey towards reconciliation.

Today also coincides with Orange Shirt Day. This started as a grassroots initiative, led by Indigenous communities, aiming to raise awareness about the enduring intergenerational effects of residential schools. The orange shirt, worn by many across the country, symbolizes the stripping away of culture, freedom, and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations. It embodies the importance of recognizing the profound impact these institutions had on individuals, families, and communities.

As we commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we encourage all Canadians to join us in wearing orange. It is a powerful and visible way to show your support, empathy, and commitment to the principles of reconciliation. By wearing orange, we collectively affirm the significance of every child’s life, sending a message that “Every Child Matters.”

Today is not just a moment of reflection but a call to action. It reminds us of the imperative to continue the work of reconciliation, to listen to the stories of Survivors, and to ensure that the lessons of history are not forgotten. It is an opportunity for all Canadians to engage in dialogue, education, and advocacy for a more just and inclusive future.

To further our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage taking the following actions:

Engage in Dialogue: Have open and respectful conversations with friends, family, and colleagues about the impact of residential schools and the ongoing journey toward reconciliation.

Support Indigenous Communities: Seek out opportunities to support Indigenous-led initiatives, organizations, and businesses. This can help empower Indigenous communities and promote economic growth.

Advocate for Change: Support policies and initiatives that promote Indigenous rights, cultural preservation, and improved living conditions in Indigenous communities. Engage with your local representatives to voice your support.

Volunteer: Most importantly, consider volunteering your time and skills with organizations that work towards reconciliation and Indigenous well-being.

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The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg is a participatory arts collective and living lab, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. It's a space where innovation and creativity thrive. It's latest iteration was launched in 2021 with funding and support from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. Today, working with students and faculty from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, we fuse traditional and participatory media arts with artificial intelligence, music, storytelling and community-driven, land-based artist residencies to cultivate new voices and bold ideas. Whether through collaborative projects or immersive experiences, our small but vibrant community supports creators to explore, experiment, and connect. Join us at the intersection of artistry, technology, culture and community—where every moment is a new opportunity to create.

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MANITOBA ARTS PROGRAMS

This platform, our Winnipeg, Manitoba hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Arts Incubator was seeded and piloted with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. We thank them for their investment, supporting northern arts capacity building and bringing the arts to life.

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This platform, our Northwestern Ontario hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

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