Truth & Reconciliation- Community Events

We are sharing a list of events and opportunities happening in our service region to learn more and honour Truth & Reconciliation.

Northern Lakes College campuses and community access point sites will be closed on September 30, allowing staff and students the time and opportunity to reflect and engage in events within their local communities. As events are announced in communities throughout our region, this page will be updated. You can also discover events and join the conversation by following the hashtag #NDTR on social media.

High Level

Friday, September 26, 2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Youth Night

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: High Level

Join us for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Youth Night! An evening of decorating an orange shirt, bag, or sign to commemorate Orange Shirt Day!

Mackenzie Crossroads Museum and Visitor Centre
10803 96 Street, High Level

Open to ages 10-18

To register, please call (780)821-4010 or email recleader@highlevel.ca

Registration Deadline Thursday, Sept. 25.

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Peace River

Sunday, September 28, 2025

National Day For Truth & Reconciliation Walk/Run

Time: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Peace River

Join us in honoring National Truth and Reconciliation Day with a community fun run/walk. Proceeds go towards Indigenous-led initiatives and healing programs.
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Smoky River (McLennan)

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

McLennan Sacred Heart Community Health Center Indigenous Cultural Site Grand Opening & Celebration

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: McLennan

McLennan Sacred Heart Community Health Center invites you to help celebrate the Indigenous Grand Opening of our indigenous Cultural site & Celebrate National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Community members invited for a barbeque.

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Gift Lake

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Gift Lake

In observance of Orange Shirt Day, we invite you to drop by our event.

Gift Lake Community Hall

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Peace River

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Gathering

Time: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Location: Peace River

You are invited to join us in Peace River as we come together in the spirit of reflection, healing, and unity for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.

Locations:

11:00 AM – Pipe Ceremony at Strong Creek Park
(Women please wear a long skirt or bring a small blanket and a lawn chair.)
3:45 PM – Opening Prayer & Keynote Speaker at Riverfront Park
Eagle Feather Presentation to Survivors of Indian Residential School
4:00 – 7:00 PM – Workshops
Métis Inspired Dot Art | Beading | Bannock on a Stick
Dreamcatchers | Lanyards | Children’s Activities with PRFRN

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Driftpile

Every Child Matters Walk

Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Driftpile

Join us on September 30 at 12:00 pm at the DCN Community Hall as we walk together to remember, honour, and respect every child who didn’t come home, every survivor of the residential schools, and their families and communities.

- DCN Community Hall

- Shirts will be provided

- Book reading with Caroline Isadore

- Walk from the Hall to the Blue Bridge

- Lunch provided by Cheech & Tom’s

We encourage everyone to wear orange and stand with us to show that Every Child Matters.

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