The City of Oshawa has proclaimed September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day to honour the Indigenous children who endured residential schools, their families and communities, and to ensure that the tragic history and the present day legacy of the residential school system is not forgotten.

There are five locations in Oshawa for residents to bring and tie orange ribbons up until October 5, 2021. Adding a ribbon is a way to show respect to these Indigenous children and their families, and to support healing in shattered Indigenous Communities across Canada in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation.

For more information about the Orange Ribbons, Truth and Reconciliation, and to view a resource guide, visit the City’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation webpage.

Orange Ribbon locations:

  • North – Columbus Community Centre

  • South – Lakeview Park

  • East – Delpark Homes Centre

  • West – Civic Recreation Complex

  • Central – Oshawa City Hall

The ribbons will be braided together by Bawaajigewin Aboriginal Community Circle and displayed at a future date.

For more information about the Orange Ribbons, Truth and Reconciliation, and to view a resource guide, visit the City’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation webpage.

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