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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission updated its agenda for the upcoming event in Ottawa.
Here’s a quick look:
Day One – Sunday May 31, 2015
Subject to change.
Sunrise Lighting of the Sacred Fire Ceremony
Pipe Ceremony and Water Ceremony – Victoria Island
11:15AM Walk for Reconciliation Stage Program -Begins École secondaire de l’Île, 255 Saint-Rédempteur Street, Gatineau, QC
Noon Start of Walk for Reconciliation École secondaire de l’Île
12:30PM (approximate) Start of Walk for Reconciliation Short Route – Victoria Island
1:30PM Walk for Reconciliation
Stage Program and Entertainment Marion Dewar Plaza
110 Laurier Ave. West, Ottawa, ON
7PM Film Screening and Discussion Panel National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. Ottawa, ON
Day Two – Monday June 1, 2015
Subject to change.
9AM – 2:30PM Education Day
For pre-registered school groups only EY Centre
9AM – 4PM Walking with our Sisters Memorial for Survivors of Residential Schools Delta Ottawa – Cartier Room
9AM Welcome and Induction of Honorary Witnesses Delta Ottawa – Plenary
9 – 11AM Sharing Circle with Survivor Committee Members Delta Ottawa
9AM – 5PM Private Statement Gathering Delta Ottawa
9AM – 5PM Learning Place Delta Ottawa – Lobby
9AM – 5PM Archival Displays Delta Ottawa
9-10AM Pike Head Teachings Delta Ottawa
10:30 – Noon KAIROS Blanket Exercise Delta Ottawa
10:30AM Update on Day Schools Litigation Delta Ottawa – Plenary
11AM – Noon Actions of Reconciliation Delta Ottawa – Plenary
1PM-3PM Panel: The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Justice, Reconciliation and HopeIntroduction: Commissioner WIlton Littlechild
Moderator: Jennifer Preston
Panelists: Grand Chief Ed John; Ellen Gabriel; Paul Joffe; David Langtry Delta Ottawa – Plenary
3:15 – 4:30PM Inspiring Reconciliaction: Creating a New Way Forward.Panelists: Chief Dr. Robert Joseph; Jessica Bolduc; Mary Simon; Bob Watts; Todd Khozein Delta Ottawa – Plenary
7PM Doors open
7:30 Start Reconciliation Through the Arts
Royal Winnipeg Ballet brief performance of ‘Going Home Star’ followed by a discussion panel(By invitation) The Studio – National Arts Centre
8 – 9:30PM Play: The Voice of Silence (La voix du silence) Marion Dewar Plaza
Day Three – Tuesday June 2, 2015
Subject to change.
Sunrise (Approx. 5:30AM) Sunrise Ceremony Victoria Island
9:00AM Induction of Honorary Witnesses Delta Ottawa – Plenary
9:00 – 11:00AM Sharing Circle with Survivor Committee Members Delta Ottawa
9:00AM – 5PM Private Statement Gathering Delta Ottawa
9:00AM – 5PM Learning Place Delta Ottawa – Lobby
9:00AM – 5PM Archival Displays Delta Ottawa
TBD Release of TRC findings on Indian Residential Schools Delta Ottawa
11:30 – 1:30PM Survivor Luncheon Delta Ottawa
1:30 – 3:00PM Response from Parties to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement Delta Ottawa
3:00 – 4:30PM Passing the Torch: Pledges of Reconciliation Delta Ottawa
7:00 – 9:00PM Talent Night
Click here to download a performer’s application form Marion Dewar Plaza
Day Four – Wednesday June 3, 2015
Subject to change.
Sunrise (Approx. 5:30AM) Sunrise Ceremony Victoria Island
10:00AM Ceremonial Close to TRC and Honouring Ceremony Rideau Hall (Invited Guests)
1:15PM Honouring Memories; Planting Dreams Ceremony Rideau Hall (Open to public)
TBD Sacred Fire
Letting the Sacred Fire burn itself out Victoria Island
3PM Feast for Reconciliation TBD
