How to Honour Truth & Reconciliation Day 2025
- Olivia Scholes
- Sep 25
- 3 min read
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, communities across BC and Canada will come together for the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. This is a time to honour Survivors of Residential Schools, remember those who never came home, and commit to reconciliation in our everyday lives.
Ways to Take Action
Read the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Learn about support services in your community
Attend a local Indigenous-led event
Purchase and wear an Indigenous-designed orange shirt (not just on Sept. 30)
Donate to a local Indigenous organization
Listen to the stories and teachings of Indigenous Elders
Where to Get Orange Shirts
Buying your shirt from Indigenous artists and organizations directly supports their work and communities.
2025 Truth & Reconciliation Day Events in BC
VANCOUVER STRATHCONA – Truth and Reconciliation Day 2025: Honouring the Past, Healing the Present, Inspiring the Future
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025Time: 10 am onwardWhere: Honour Walk begins at 1719 Franklin St, Vancouver → Grandview Park, 1657 Charles StCost: Free
GRANVILLE ISLAND – Arts Umbrella, ages 3+
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025Time: 9 am – 1 pmWhere: 1400 Johnston St, VancouverCost: Suggested donation of $10
UBC VANCOUVER – Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025Time: 11:45 am – 3 pmWhere: Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre – 1956 Main Mall, UBC Vancouver, Thunderbird Commons FieldCost: Free
NORTH VANCOUVER – Truth & Reconciliation Day at MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025Time: 11 am – 4:30 pmWhere: MONOVA — 115 West Esplanade, North VancouverCost: Pay what you can, register online
BURNABY – Burnaby Village Museum
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025Time: 11 am – 3 pmWhere: 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby (Main Entrance at Canada Way and Deer Lake Avenue)Cost: Free, registration required
NEW WESTMINSTER – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in New Westminster
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025Time: 11 am – 4 pmWhere: South Field near Queen’s Park Stadium, New WestminsterCost: Free
COQUITLAM – Empowering Voices through Art: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025Time: 1 pm and 3 pmWhere: Place des Arts – 1120 Brunette Ave, CoquitlamCost: Free, register online
WHITE ROCK – Semiahmoo First Nation’s 5th Annual Walk for Truth & Reconciliation
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025Time: 11 am – 2 pmWhere: Semiahmoo Park – walk begins in the parking lot adjacent to Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles Plaza, 15393 Marine Dr.Cost: Free
DUNCAN – Nutsa’maat Sqwalawun: One Heart, One Mind, One Voice, One Heart
When: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pmWhere: Cowichan Performing Arts Centre – 2687 James Street, DuncanCost: Free or by donation
CACHE CREEK – 2025 St’uxwtews 2 Rivers Remix Festival
When: Friday, Sept. 26 – Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025Time: Various timesWhere: Historic Hat Creek Ranch – Hwy BC 99 & Hwy BC97, Cache CreekCost: Free with registration
KAMLOOPS – Fourth Annual Stseptékwles re Sk’elép (Coyote Stories) Indigenous Film Festival
When: Friday, Sept. 26 – Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025Time: Various showtimesWhere: Paramount Theatre – 503 Victoria St, KamloopsCost: $13
KELOWNA – Métis Community Society of BC Open House & Ceremonies
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025Time: 1 pm – 4 pmWhere: Mamawapowin Early Years Centre – 1580 Bernard Ave, KelownaCost: Free, drop-in event
FORT ST. JOHN – Public Walk & BBQ
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025Time: Gathering at 10 am, Walk begins at 11 amWhere: Treaty 8 Parking Lot – 10233 100 Ave, Fort St. JohnCost: Free
PRINCE GEORGE – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025Time: 11 am – 4 pmWhere: Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park – 17th Ave, Prince GeorgeCost: Free, registration required
Donation Opportunities
If you’re unable to attend in person, consider donating to Indigenous-led organizations doing vital work:
