Huntsville honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

From the Town of Huntsville

The Huntsville Public Library, Town of Huntsville, and Hope Arises Project Inc. invite the community to join in Huntsville’s 4^th Annual Orange Shirt Day Activities on September 30, 2024. September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day in Canada. This national day commemorates the tragic history and healing journey of residential school survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home.

March and Gathering

Each year, Huntsville honours September 30 with a march through the downtown, adorned with banners produced by Hope Arises and representing the Gifts of the Seven Grandfathers teachings. The walk also passes many downtown businesses with orange ribbons in their storefront window to show their respect.

This year’s 4^th annual march begins at 10:45 a.m. from River Mill Park municipal parking lot and will once again proceed through downtown Huntsville before returning to River Mill Park. An opening ceremony will commence at noon and include special guest Joyce Jonathan Crone, President of Hope Arises Project Inc.

The event will take place rain or shine. This is a family friendly event, and all are welcome.  There will be photography and videography at the event.

Film Screening

A local screening of the film The Nature of Healing: Voices of Mohawk Institute Survivors is being held on the evening of September 30, at the Algonquin Theatre.  The Nature of Healing, an internationally award-winning film documentary, is the riveting spoken truth of seven Survivors of The Mohawk Institute in Brantford, Ontario.  This full feature film, produced and directed by Canadian Indigenous filmmaker Faith Howe of JamLab Productions is a story of resistance, resilience and healing. Tickets can be purchased through the theatre’s website.

Wear Orange

The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is observed on Orange Shirt Day. The community is encouraged to wear orange on September 30 to honour the survivors, their families, and the lost children of residential schools.

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