Public Orange Shirt Day Virtual Event - October 4th (Afternoon)
by Woodland Cultural CentreSunday, 4 October 2020 from 1:30 PM (EDT) to 3:00 PM (EDT)Ticket Information
Ticket sales for this event are now closed.
Overview
Orange Shirt Day occurs on September 30th each year. It is a time for us to be mindful of the experiences oft hose who attended residential schools in Canada, and to acknowledge the resiliency of Survivors of the residential school system. The day originated in British Columbia, where a Survivor of residential school recalled how her grandmother had purchased a new orange shirt for her first day at school – upon admission,the shirt was taken away from her and she never saw it again. The Orange Shirt has been adopted as a visual representation of the things which our communities have lost due to residential schools and are a recognizable way for us to show our support for Survivors in their healing journeys.
In lieu of hosting our Annual Survivors Gathering on Orange Shirt Day we will be hosting digital Orange Shirt Day events on October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
Proceeds from this event will go towards the Save the Evidence campaign.
$10 for Individual Ticket
$30 for Family Ticket
Details
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
October 4th - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL TOUR VIDEO
The virtual tour video was created with local production company Thru the Reddoor, and it follows the guide, Lorrie Gallant, as she gives a tour of the former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School. During the video Lorrie provides the history of the institution over its 140 year history. Viewers will get to see the different rooms in the school, from the girls’ and boys’ dormitories, the cafeteria, laundry room, and other rooms throughout the building, as well as hear interviews from five Survivors of the Mohawk Institute.
SURVIVOR INTERVIEWS
The Woodland Cultural Centre is very fortunate to have a number of Residential School Survivors who are willing to share their stories to educate others about the legacy of residential schools in Canada. We have interviewed two Survivors of the Mohawk Institute, whom you will recognize from the Virtual Tour, for a more in depth discussion about their time and experiences at the Mohawk Institute, Our Survivors will also speak to how their lives, and the lives of their families, were impacted by this, showcasing the long lasting, intergenerational consequences, and the journey of healing that they have walked. These interviews have been prerecorded, so unfortunately our Survivors will not be available for the Q&A session.
Q&A SESSION
For 10 minutes following the viewing of the Virtual Tour and the Survivor Interviews the Q&A session will be held to answer questions in response to the videos, and other questions you may have pertaining to the lasting impacts of Residential School. Q+A content is meant to invoke further thought, but must stay rooted in respect and privacy.