National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025 Offering Schedule
This coming September 30 marks the tenth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Final Report and the 94 Calls to Action. It also marks the fifth year of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This year, we encourage the campus community to register for all events they want to attend.
Education Stations
The education stations offer a series of informational vignettes (posters, videos, and more) to learn about NDTR, culminating with an invitation to reflect and pledge individual commitments toward reconciliation. There will also be the opportunity to speak with volunteers from across the college community who will be available at the displays and interaction pieces.
For more detailed information on the material found in the education stations, staff and students can visit our newly-launched NDTR Learning Resource on PebblePad.
*Note: The stations will only be staffed with volunteers during specific hours, though you are welcome to stop by at other times during the days they are up.
The stations will be open all week. Check each date below for when they're open.
September 24
Launch event
We start the week with a welcome from Musqueam community member Alec Dan, a performance by Tsatsu Stalqayu and speeches from key Langara members.
Location: T Building Foyer
Time: 10:30 amMāori Resistance and Cultural Revitalization Panel
We invite you to join us to hear from the panellists as they discuss their perspectives regarding Māori resistance and cultural revitalization as both educators and community members.
Location: T Gallery
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pmEducation Stations open from 12:00 – 4:00 pm in A Building main foyer
September 25
Panel Discussion: Working with Musqueam
This year, we are excited to welcome both Musqueam community members and Langara faculty to share with us their experiences of working together. More information to come.
Location: T Gallery
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pmFilm Screening: Sugarcane
Join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary, Sugarcane, which follows an investigation into Saint Joseph's Indian Residential School located near Williams Lake, BC. Discussion to follow. Watch the trailer.
Location: T Gallery
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 pmEducation Stations open from 12:00 – 4:00 pm in A Building main foyer
September 26
Friendship Circle Drum Dance
We welcome you to close out the week with Langara Elder-in-Residence, Nk’xetko, as she encourages us to think about community, connection, and moving forward with reconciliation.
Location: T Gallery
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pmEducation Stations open from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in A Building main foyer
