Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, 2026

National and virtual

Broadcast from Ottawa

• Remembering the Children: National Commemorative Gathering
  September 30, 2026, live broadcast begins at 12 p.m. ET
  Parliament Hill, Ottawa, and broadcast on APTN and major television and radio networks
  A 90-minute gathering featuring Survivors, Elders and First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists. Hosted by APTN and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
  trw-svr.nctr.ca/parliament-hill and aptntv.ca/ndtr/rtc

Online

• Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026
  September 21 to 25, 2026, daily Lunch and Learn webinars, 50 minutes each
  Virtual, free, available in English, French and ASL. Registration required.
  Hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
  trw-svr.nctr.ca
• From Roots We Rise: A Youth Gathering
  September 16, 2026, virtual
  Hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
  trw-svr.nctr.ca
• Full national list of funded activities
  Canadian Heritage has funded 298 events and gatherings across the country in 2026. The searchable list by province and city is here:
  canada.ca list of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation activities

British Columbia

Coquitlam

• Glen Pine Pavilion: Day of Reflection and Learning
  September 30, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Court
  coquitlam.ca
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Place des Arts
  September 30, 2026, two sessions, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., free but reservations required
  Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Avenue
  Free workshops with Indigenous artists.
  placedesarts.ca/events

Langley

• Stɑl̓əw̓ Pow Wow
  September 11 to 13, 2026
  Langley Events Centre
  Three days of Indigenous culture, music, dance, art and regalia.
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
  September 30, 2026
  Langley City. Confirm time and location with the organizer.
  Event listing on Facebook

New Westminster

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
  September 30, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Queen's Park South Fields, corner of 1st Street and 3rd Avenue
  Hosted by the City of New Westminster, the Spirit of the Children Society and QayQay First Nation.
  newwestcity.ca

North Vancouver

• Truth and Reconciliation Day at MONOVA
  September 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., pay what you can
  Museum of North Vancouver, 115 West Esplanade
  Crafts, storytelling, drumming, singing and guided gallery tours led by Indigenous Cultural Programmers Jordan Dawson and Tsawaysia Spukwus.
  monova.ca/events
• Films for Truth and Reconciliation
  September 30, 2026
  The Polygon Gallery. Confirm screening times.
  thepolygon.ca

Surrey and White Rock

• 6th Annual Walk for Truth and Reconciliation
  September 30, 2026
  Begins at Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles Memorial Plaza and ends at Semiahmoo Park
  Hosted by Semiahmoo First Nation. Performances, market vendors, speakers and a free lunch. Confirm start time.

Vancouver

• Arts Umbrella National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
  September 30, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., $10 fee includes breakfast and art project
  Arts Umbrella, 1400 Johnston Street, Granville Island
  Welcome breakfast, book reading and family art project.
  artsumbrella.com
• Britannia Centre Honour Walk
  September 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., walk to Grandview Park begins at 11 a.m.
  Gathers at the Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre, 1719 Franklin Street
  britanniacentre.org
• UBC's Intergenerational March for Orange Shirt Day
  September 30, 2026, 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  UBC Vancouver campus, 1956 Main Mall
  Hosted by the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre. Intergenerational, educational and open to the public.
  forestry.ubc.ca
• Indigenous Welcome Garden
  September 30, 2026, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  Templeton Park, 700 Templeton Drive
• Truth and Reconciliation free film screening
  September 30, 2026
  Trout Lake Community Centre. Confirm screening time.
  troutlakecc.com
• Truth and ReconciliACTION with Kung Jaadee
  September 20, 2026
  Museum of Vancouver
  museumofvancouver.ca
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Alberta

Calgary

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with TELUS Spark
  September 27, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  TELUS Spark Science Centre
  Note the early date! Programming built around the NCTR's six actions of ReconciliACTION.
  sparkscience.ca
• Orange Shirt Day at The Confluence, hosted by the City of Calgary
  September 30, 2026, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland
  Keynote speakers, remarks from the Mayor, a moment of silence, cultural performances and a round dance.
  calgary.ca
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at The Confluence
  September 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free
  The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland
  Free admission to the cultural centre, programming in tipis, educational walking tours.
  theconfluence.ca
• Pokaiks 10th Annual Children's Commemorative Walk and Gathering
  September 30, 2026, walk at 11 a.m., gathering 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., free
  River Hall, hosted indoors by Contemporary Calgary
  pokaiks.org
• Every Child Matters Pow Wow for Truth and Reconciliation
  September 30, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  Bob Bahan Soccer Field
  Event listing
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Werklund Centre
  September 30, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  Werklund Centre
  Elders Story Project ceremonies, free Indigenous makers market and powwow showcase.
  werklundcentre.ca
• Dancing in Their Honour: Truth and Reconciliation Pow Wow
  September 30, 2026, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  Heritage Park
  heritagepark.ca
• NMC Presents: Jeremy Dutcher
  September 30, 2026, 7 p.m.
  Studio Bell Performance Hall, National Music Centre
  studiobell.ca

Edmonton

• 6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Run and Walk
  September 27, 2026, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  Kinsmen Park, 9100 Walterdale Hill NW
  Hosted by Indigenous Runner.
  edmonton.ca
• Lunchtime programming with the Edmonton Arts Council
  September 27 and 28, 2026
  Downtown Edmonton, local Indigenous musicians and performers. Confirm times with the City of Edmonton.
  edmonton.ca
• Screening of WaaPaKe (Tomorrow)
  September 30, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
  Royal Alberta Museum
  Event listing

Edmonton, Legislature grounds

• Government of Alberta commemoration
  September 29, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  Kihciy Maskikiy / Aakaakmotaani reconciliation garden, east side of the Alberta Legislature grounds
  alberta.ca

St. Albert

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in St. Albert
  September 30, 2026
  Mission Park, 15 Mission Avenue
  Hosted by the City of St. Albert. Confirm times with the city.
  Event listing

Other Alberta communities

Federally funded 2026 gatherings are also taking place in Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Edson, Enilda, Enoch, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, Goodfish Lake, Gregoire Lake, High Prairie, Lac La Biche, Lethbridge, Manning, Maskwacis, Olds, Red Deer, Siksika, Slave Lake, Smoky Lake (Métis Crossing), Westlock and Whitecourt. Find the host organization at the Canadian Heritage activity list.

Ontario

Brantford

• Woodland Cultural Centre Orange Shirt Day and TRC Event 2026
  September 2026
  Woodland Cultural Centre. Confirm date and time.
• Brantford Native Housing Annual Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration
  September 2026
  Hosted by Hotinoshioni Incorporated. Confirm date and time.

Hamilton

• Free film screening, Indigenous Health Learning Lodge
  September 29, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free
  Landmark Cinemas Jackson Square, 2 King Street West
  Registration required. An Indigenous artisan market runs alongside the screening.
  news.mcmaster.ca
• HRIC's Truth and Reconciliation Gathering, Lifting Up Our Children
  September 2026
  Hamilton Regional Indian Centre. Confirm date and time.

London

• From Truth to Responsibility
  September 2026
  Hosted by Nokee Kwe. Confirm date and time.

Ohsweken (Six Nations)

• Celebrating Indigenous Culture and Resiliency
  September 2026
  Hosted by Six Nations Polytechnic. Confirm date and time.
• Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026
  September 2026
  Hosted by the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund. Confirm date and time.

Peterborough

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at The Canadian Canoe Museum
  September 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  The Canadian Canoe Museum, Lakefront Campus
  Exhibition hall, interactive activities, films and space for reflection on the waterfront.
  canoemuseum.ca

Toronto

• 9th Annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering
  Late September 2026, two days ending September 30, free
  Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West
  Sunrise ceremonies, a sacred fire, tipis, traditional drumming and dance, educational workshops, art, film, performances and an Indigenous marketplace. Hosted by Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre. Confirm exact dates and the daily schedule.
  councilfire.ca
• Voices of Resilience: A Celebration of Indigenous Culture and Community
  September 2026
  Hosted by the Centre for Indigenous Theatre. Confirm date, time and venue.

Waterloo

• Free film screening, Indigenous Health Learning Lodge
  September 29, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free
  Landmark Cinemas Waterloo, 415 The Boardwalk
  Registration required. Hosted by McMaster University.
  news.mcmaster.ca

Can't make it to an event?

• Wear an orange shirt on September 30.
• Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action and the Beyond 94 progress tracker.
• Watch the Remembering the Children broadcast from Parliament Hill at 12 p.m. ET on APTN.
• Explore the education resources at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
• Support Indigenous-led organizations in your community.