On Monday, September 30, 2025 we reflect, commemorate, bereave and support our Indigenous community by recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal statutory holiday will see government offices, schools, and many businesses closed to take time to honour the survivors, children, families and community of those who never returned home from residential schools.
Our public commemoration of these events is a key part of the reconciliation process. You can help recognize and honour the day by wearing your orange shirt and participating in one of the meaningful events below.
Every Child Matters Traditional Feast & Round Dance | Sept 6
Join Indigenous Artist Market Collective at the Alberta Aviation Museum Event Hangar for this incredible 2nd annual event. Things will kick-off with a Pipe ceremony and a traditional feast & potluck dinner, followed by a round dance, Indigenous marketplace, and late night bagged lunch,
Time: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum (11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton)
Fort Edmonton Park | Sept 30
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Fort Edmonton Park | 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton
The Indigenous Peoples Experience at Fort Edmonton Park is one of the best places in the city to learn about Indigenous Peoples and discover the truths about their way of life before and after Canada became a country. Ticketed admission on this day is just $5/person (12 and up).
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton | Sept 30
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: TELUS World of Science – Edmonton | 11211 142 Street NW, Edmonton
On September 30, be at the Science Centre for the raising of the lighting of the Quilliq, a Tipi raising, Indigenous drumming and round dance, IMAX screenings, crafts, and more. General admission will be free for Indigenous Peoples on September 30.
Royal Alberta Museum | Sept 30
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Royal Alberta Museum | 9810 103a Avenue NW, Edmonton
Honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with artist Lance Cardinal and his powerful miniature of St. Martin’s Catholic Mission School. The event will feature an artist talk at 1:30 pm and a screening of Miniature, a short documentary that shares the story behind this moving work.
City of St. Albert National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Sept 30
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Mission Park | 15 Mission Avenue, St. Albert
Join the City of St. Albert in Mission Park with guest speakers, knowledge keepers, performers, local artisans, food vendors and more. Everyone in the community is invited to join in the honour walk from Mission Park to Kâkesimokamik/The Healing Garden.
Fort Saskatchewan Teepee Raising | Sept 30
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Fort Heritage Precinct | 10006 100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan
Join the community of Fort Saskatchewan at the Fort Heritage Precinct for the Healing Hands of Reconciliation teepee raising, cultural teachings, and a sharing circle with Knowledge Keepers, plus a complimentary bannock and stew lunch for the first 150 guests. The 26-foot teepee, featuring artwork by Ojibwe artist Ellie Lagrandeur and hundreds of community handprints, serves as a powerful symbol of solidarity, healing, and reconciliation.
Town of Devon Orange Shirt Day | Sept 30
Time: 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Pimiy Ôcenas Nâtawîhowin Askiy (Devon Healing Medicine Grounds) & Devon Community Centre | 10 River Drive, Devon
Join the community in Devon on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors and remember those who did not return home. The day features a Pipe Ceremony, Community Walk, shared meal, speaker presentations, a film screening, and cultural performances of dancers and drummers.
Alberta Legislature | Sept 30
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Alberta Legislature Grounds | 10800 97 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Make your way to the Alberta Legislature Grounds reconciliation garden ‘Kihciy Maskikiy / Aakaakmotaani’ (Cree and Blackfoot words meaning ‘sacred medicine / save many people’) for an afternoon of learning and reflection from Indigenous guest speakers. This sacred space features the ‘Mother Earth Circling: Healing from the residential school experience’ stone sculpture by Cree artist Stewart Steinhauer, along with a medicine wheel, traditional plants, stone benches, and footprints that represent the children who did not make it home.
💻 City of Edmonton National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events
Find even more event options and video resources on the City of Edmonton website.
📺 CBC Kids YouTube Channel: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
CBC Kids’ YouTube channel features a fantastic playlist of videos featuring kid-friendly stories about Indigenous issues, as well as crafts and learning activities.
📚 Truth and Reconciliation Book List
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, The Canadian Children’s Book List offers a curated selection of 24 kids’ books by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis authors. These stories encourage conversation, understanding, and connection, and can be enjoyed all year long.
