Community Event - Quinte - Sept. 30 Belleville to Recognize Orange Shirt Day
BELLEVILLE – This Thursday, Sept. 30 is Orange Shirt Day and the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
On this day, we honour all those whose lives were impacted by the residential school system – lost children, survivors, their families and communities. We reflect on the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of these schools as we work towards reconciliation.
Councillor Sean Kelly and the City’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee have consulted with members of our Indigenous community including Chief R. Don Maracle of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, local musicians, cultural advisors, educators and school boards, to design a cultural and educational program for a small, respectful recognition event to be held on Sept. 30.
The event will take place on the Bernice Parrott Stage in George Zegouras Market Square behind City Hall beginning at noon on the event day, and will include stories, music and Indigenous artisan demonstrations.
Residents are asked to wear orange in support of Orange Shirt Day. Those planning to attend the recognition event are asked to practise COVID-19 safety regulations including wearing a mask and practising physical distancing at all times.