Activities for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation September 30th

On behalf of the Chief & Council and Millbrook Administration staff, the Administration Office will be observing the newly created statutory holiday, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, September 30th.

This day honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. September 30th is also Orange Shirt Day and we encourage everyone to wear orange on Thursday to raise awareness.

We welcome those who are able to participate in reconciliation events located in various locations in Miꞌkmaꞌki. There are events hosted in the communities of Millbrook, Sheet Harbour and Halifax. (See attached flyer)

We look forward to celebrating this day of remembrance and reconciliation with you all.

Location - Time - Description

Millbrook 11 a.m. & 2 – 4 p.m.

Orange shirt encouraged to be worn
Walk (from Community Hall to Powwow Grounds) with opening prayer, guest speaker and drumming / dancers
The Relatives perform at the Powwow Grounds (sacred healing fire, rock painting, feast from Subway, ribbon shirt demonstration with Sunshine Martin)

Sheet Harbour 1 p.m.