Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day.
It’s a commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”.
Keewatin Tribal Council is recognizing Orange Shirt Day with events at the Ma-Mow We Tak Friendship Centre today. They begin (began) at 7 with a pipe ceremony and will include survivors’ stories, lunch, and birthday cake for those children who never had a birthday.
On Saturday, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakinak will host events at the TRCC Gym to mark the day, which begins with a Survivors Honour Walk at 11 am at MacLean Park.
They will host a free lunch, family-friendly activities, and a survivors tea and bannock lounge.
For the full schedule of both events go to thompsononline.ca and click on the Events Calendar on the Home page.