Orange Shirt Day
Wear orange on September 29, 2021, to honour First Nations, Métis and Inuit children who survived residential schools and those who were lost. Saskatchewan Polytechnic is moving our Orange Shirt Day events to September 29 to accommodate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation holiday.
Orange Shirt Day was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to residential schools. It is also an opportunity for Indigenous peoples, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope.
Contact or visit your campus Indigenous Students' Center for more information.
Learn more about Orange Shirt Day at orangeshirtday.org
Events
Prince Albert campus - September 21 and 29, 2021
The Indigenous Students’ Centre will be handing out orange shirts (while supplies last) to students who share a written commitment to turn reconciliation into action on the Orange Shirt bulletin board.
| Event: | Screening of documentary, Second Stories - It Had to Be Done |
| Date: | September 21, 2021 |
| Time: | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Location: | Indigenous Students’ Centre, room 225 Academic Building |
| Details: | This short documentary explores the legacy of residential schools through the eyes of two extraordinary women who not only lived it, but who, as adults, made the surprising decision to return to the school that had affected their lives so profoundly. This intimate and moving film affirms their strength and dignity in standing up and making a difference on their own terms. |
| Event: | Morning smudge circle |
| Date: | September 29, 2021 |
| Time: | 8:15 a.m. |
| Location: | Lawn between Technical and Academic buildings |
| Details: | Traditional practices such as smudging were not allowed in residential schools. Smudging is a part of Sask Polytech’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. |
| Event: | Unveiling of new Prince Albert Indigenous mural |
| Date: | September 29, 2021 |
| Time: | 11 a.m. |
| Location: | Cafeteria, Technical Building |
| Details: | The mural is about embracing our community. We are all treaty people. It speaks to inclusion and connects our local community and the wider world through education. Guest speakers will include Dr. Larry Rosia, president and CEO; Dr. Has Malik, provost and vice-president, Academic; Deanna Speidel, Indigenous Strategy director as well as Annette Lanoie and Jordan Twist, the artists who created the mural. A broadcast of the unveiling will be shared on Facebook after the event |
Regina campus - September 21 - 29, 2021
The Indigenous Students’ Centre will be handing out orange shirts (while supplies last) September 21 - 29, to students who share a written commitment on the Every Child Matters: Every Child Should Feel……. at school bulletin Board. There will be two boards on the Regina Campus, one in the library and one in the hallway outside of the Indigenous Students’ Centre.
| Event: | Tipi Raising/Women’s Pipe Ceremony and Teaching/Smudge Teachings |
| Date: | September 28, 2021 |
| Time: | 10 a.m. |
| Location: | Front lawn |
| Details: | Traditional practices such as smudging and traditional ceremonies were not allowed in Indian residential schools. Smudging and ceremonial practices are a part of Sask Polytech’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. Please pre-register for this event by email brandi.kohl@saskpolytech.ca. |
| Event: | Morning smudge circle |
| Date: | September 29, 2021 |
| Time: | 8:30 a.m. |
| Location: | Tipi on the front lawn |
| Details: | Traditional practices such as smudging were not allowed in residential schools. Smudging is a part of Sask Polytech’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. |
| Event: | Screening of documentary, Second Stories - It Had to Be Done |
| Date: | September 29, 2021 |
| Time: | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Location: | Indigenous Students’ Centre, room 153 |
| Details: | This short documentary explores the legacy of residential schools through the eyes of two extraordinary women who not only lived it, but who, as adults, made the surprising decision to return to the school that had affected their lives so profoundly. This intimate and moving film affirms their strength and dignity in standing up and making a difference on their own terms. |
Saskatoon campus - September 29, 2021
The Indigenous Students’ Centre will be handing out orange shirts (while supplies last) to students who share a written commitment to turn reconciliation into action on the Orange Shirt bulletin board. Students who participate will also be entered into a draw for several prizes that will be drawn on September 29 at noon.