Red Deer area schools hold a variety of events to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The last week of September is filled with events for young students from multiple Red Deer and area school divisions to recognize and reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The commemorative day falls on September 30 annually, and schools have educational activities planned for students starting this week.
In the Red Deer Public Schools Division:
- Mountview Elementary: From Sept. 25-27, students will learn about the significance of Orange Shirt Day and honour Residential School history. There will also be a school-wide assembly on the Friday.
- Eastview Middle: On Sept. 27, students will wear orange shirts in an effort to recognize the impact of the Canadian Residential School System.
- Fairview Elementary: On Sept. 27, staff and students will take part in various learning experiences meant to foster a greater understanding of and importance to Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange.
- All schools: Throughout the division, 11,000 students and 1,500 staff will watch a division-wide video commemorating the day on Sept. 27.