Statement
Truth and Reconciliation Day is an important day for people from all different backgrounds and walks of life to come together to show solidarity with our fellow Indigenous members, family, friends and peoples across our nation.
This is an important day to recognize the harms and injustices that were forced on our communities, and the lasting shameful effects we continue to see today from the residential school system, the day school system and the Indian hospitals. It is also a day to recognize that we can come together to advance reconciliation and work collectively to strengthen and unify our communities.
This is not a day to just have an “Indigenous person” to come speak at an event. This is a day for our survivors of the Indian Residential School system, which was forced upon our people, to speak and share their stories and experiences. And for them to be heard and listened to with compassion and empathy. It is a day to remind everyone that we must continue the fight to keep advancing reconciliation, confronting residential school denialism, and creating space and time for collectively healing.
This is a day for all to remember, that we, as Indigenous people matter. We deserve to have our voices heard. We deserve to be at the table where decisions are made, and take up space in our workplaces, our unions and in society. We are Indigenous, strong and resilient. We are not going anywhere.
We encourage all members to learn about local Indigenous cultures, build stronger ties within their communities and strengthen allyship. It is important to attend powwows, sweats and local circles or any event that are open for you to attend.
We encourage everyone to wear orange and show solidarity on September 30 and every day that you can. We notice and appreciate the show of support.
As we approach the fall equinox, a time of balance between day and night, and a time for reflection, gratitude and ceremony for many Indigenous cultures, we are reminded of the importance of balance within ourselves, our families and our communities.
The equinox is also a reminder to prepare for the coming winter months, to harvest medicines, and food, prepare winter clothing and shelter for our collective survival. As we approach a time of potential job action, we ask you to take time to reflect on how you can find balance during uncertain times. How can we work together to support one another and ensure our collective survival as union activists?
Tiniki/Miigwetch/Maarsii/Máshi
Executive Membership of the Prince Albert Regional Indigenous Peoples Circle
Janette Husak, Indigenous Peoples’ Representative, Prairie Region Council
Take the Walking in Our Truth Together PSAC online educational courses.
Familiarize yourself with the PSAC campaigns around Indigenous issues and support them.
Get involved with your local Human Rights Committee, or if an option your local Regional Indigenous Peoples Circle.
Events Across the Prairies
Manitoba
6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk & Pow Wow
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Opening Ceremony 9:30 AM
Oodena Celebration Circle, The Forks
Pow Wow Grand Entry 01:00 PM
Canada Life Centre
Winnipeg, MB
Treaty One Territory
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation with Grandma Shingoose
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Kapabamayak Achaak
The Healing Forest, St. John’s Park
Winnipeg, MB
Treaty One Territory
Sacred Fire
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
The Indigenous Peoples’ Garden
The Leaf
Winnipeg, MB
Treaty One Territory
Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba Museum
September 30 – October 02
Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave
Winnipeg, MB
Treaty One Territory
All-day programming
Free Admission
A Day of Learning and Reflection at FortWhyte Alive
Wednesday, September 30 • 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road
Winnipeg, MB
Treaty One Territory
All-day programming
Free Admission
Brandon Truth and Reconciliation Week
September 29 – October 4
Riverbank Discovery Centre, 545 Conservation Drive
Brandon, MB
Treaty Two Territory
Many events are taking place throughout the week
Truth and Reconciliation Day Gathering in Gimli
Wednesday, September 30 • 11:30 AM – 04:30 PM
Gimli Park Pavilion
Gimli, MB
Treaty One Territory
Orange Shirt Day
Wednesday, September 30
Walk • 09:00 AM
Starting outside Portage La Prairie City Hall
Community Gathering • 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM
5000 Crescent Road W, Keeshkeemaquah Reserve
Portage La Prairie, MB
Treaty One Territory
Saskatchewan
Every Child Matters Pow Wow in Saskatoon
September 29 – 30, 2026
Grand Entries at 12:00 PM & 06:00 PM
SaskTel Centre, 3515 Thatcher Avenue
Saskatoon, SK
Treaty Six Territory
3rd Annual Orange Shirt Day Walk/Run
Wednesday, September 30 • 08:00 AM – 10:00 AM
“The Coming Spring” Monument, Victoria Park
Saskatoon, SK
Treaty Six Territory
Orange Shirt Day
Wednesday, September 30 • 08:30 AM – 01:00 PM
Mâmawêyatitân centre, 3355 6th Avenue
Regina, SK
Treaty Four Territory
Circle Project Honour Walk
Wednesday, September 30 • 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Victoria Park
Regina, SK
Treaty Four Territory
Truth & Reconciliation Gathering
Wednesday, September 30 • 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Prince Albert Grand Council Cultural Centre
1511 9th Avenue West
Prince Albert, SK
Treaty Six Territory
Historical Learning & Reflection
Wednesday, September 30 • 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Prince Albert Historical Museum
Prince Albert, SK
Treaty Six Territory
Free Admission
Alberta
Truth and Reconciliation Gathering
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Kihciy Maskikiy / Aakaakmotaani Reconciliation Garden
Edmonton, AB
Treaty Six Territory
6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Run/Walk
Sunday, September 27, 2026 • 11:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Kinsmen Sports Centre, 9100 Walterdale Hill NW
Edmonton, AB
Treaty Six Territory
Pokaiks 10th Annual Children’s Commemorative Walk and Gathering
Wednesday, September 30 • 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Begins at Peace Bridge and heads to Contemporary Calgary (River Hall)
Calgary, AB
Treaty Seven Territory
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Wednesday, September 30 • 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE
Calgary, AB
Treaty Seven Territory
Free Admission
Buffalo Spirit Games
Wednesday, September 30 • 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Nicholas Sheran Park
Lethbridge, AB
Treaty Seven Territory
Arts Days Activity
Wednesday, September 30 • 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Casa and Rotary Square
Lethbridge, AB
Treaty Seven Territory
Orange Shirt Day Community Gathering
Wednesday, September 30
Pipe Ceremony • 08:00 AM
Storytelling, Games, Arts & Reflection • 11:00 AM – 04:30 PM
Barbeque • 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Heritage Square / Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery
Red Deer, AB
Treaty Six and Seven Territories