Pokaiks Reconciliation Walk & Event
Join the Pokaiks Reconciliation Society for its annual reconciliation walk and event on September 30th. It begins with an 11 a.m. walk from River Hall to Contemporary Calgary, where there will be teepee talks, food trucks, performances, Indigenous games, an artisan market and more.
Walk starts at River Hall, 311 8 St. S.W. (by the 10th Street Bridge).; Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St. S.W., pokaiks.org
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with the Calgary Public Library and University of Calgary
This year, mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with the Calgary Public Library and University of Calgary. On September 29, attend a screening of the documentary WaaPake (Tomorrow), and on September 30, hear a talk with Métis author and Elder Maria Campbell, both at Central Library. Also on September 30, the library has teamed up with the Office of Indigenous Engagement at the University of Calgary for a talk with Chief Wilton Littlechild at the Rozsa Centre.
Central Library, 800 3 St. S.E. and Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, calgarylibrary.ca
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Studio Bell
On September 30, the National Music Centre is offering free admission, and it’s a great opportunity to visit the Speak Up! exhibition that showcases the work of several Indigenous musical artists. The exhibit features artists like Tudjaat, Crystal Shawanda, Andrea Menard and more.
850 4 St. S.E., 403-543-5115, studiobell.ca
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Werklund Centre
Head to the Werklund Centre for a variety of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events. On September 30, there will be an Indigenous Makers Market with free admission starting at 11 a.m., followed by a Powwow Showcase at 5 p.m. The Elder Story Project closes out the day at 7 p.m. with a free evening that includes a Horse Dance Ceremony, a Naming Ceremony, a Song Transfer Ceremony and a Round Dance.
Werklund Centre, werklundcentre.ca
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at The Confluence
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland is offering free admission on September 30, as well as programming like walking tours, a documentary screening of Singing Back the Buffalo, reconciliation letter writing and more. Guests are encouraged to wear orange.
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave. S.E., theconfluence.ca
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Heritage Park
Heritage Park is hosting a variety of programming on September 30 to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day includes Indigenous music performances, a traditional powwow and an Indigenous market for shopping. Heritage Park Members, Heritage Club VIPs and those who self-identify as Indigenous will receive free admission.
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., 403-268-8500, heritagepark.ca
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Film Screenings with CIFF
The Calgary International Film Festival is marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with four pay-what-you-can film screenings on September 30. Go see Ceremony, How We Stand, In Alaska or Nitassinan that day and proceeds will go towards supporting the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY). Plus, if you go to any other CIFF movie that day, $2 of your ticket fee will also go to USAY.
Multiple locations, ciffcalgary.ca, @ciffcalgary