The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 remembers and honours Indigenous survivors of residential schools and the impact on subsequent generations. ContributedArticle contentP.E.I. will host events for two upcoming significant dates, marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 and Treaty Day on Oct. 1.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentSept. 30 is a provincial statutory holiday for all Islanders in Epekwitk (P.E.I.) to honour residential school children, commemorate the dark history of the system and acknowledge the ongoing impacts those institutions had on Indigenous communities.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentIn P.E.I., a public commemoration ceremony will involve reflection, remembrance and celebration.Article contentBeginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Shaw Building, 95 Rochford St., Charlottetown, the ceremony will include prayers, song and a moment of reflection at 12 noon, followed by the lowering of the flags at the government offices. Chiefs, elders, the premier, and the lieutenant-governor will come together to mark this solemn occasion and encourage all Islanders to reflect on truth, healing and reconciliation.Article contentThe following day, the same location will host a Treaty Day official ceremony at 10:30 a.m.Article contentTreaty Day honours the living relationship between the Mi’kmaq and the Crown, and celebrates Mi’kmaw culture, heritage and rights.Article contentArticle contentThis year’s ceremony will include prayers, drumming, remarks from leaders, a gift exchange in the spirit of the Peace and Friendship treaties, a special announcement, and the raising of the Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag by Premier Rob Lantz, Lt.-Gov. Wassim Salamoun, Chief Tabatha Bernard and Chief Junior Gould.Article contentArticle contentLater that day, a Treaty Day Mawio’mi will take place from 1-5 p.m. at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown.Article contentThe celebration will include Mi’kmaw music, dance and culture. This community event led by the First Nations is open to the public and is a time to come together in friendship, respect and unity.Article content
P.E.I. to mark Truth and Reconciliation, Treaty days
