SRD - National Day Of Truth & Reconciliation

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is less than a week away.

The Strathcona Regional District, in alignment with the federal observance, will be closing its offices on Monday, September 30th.

The federal government designated this day to honour the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and their families and communities.

The day is a time to reflect on the painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools in Canada.

In a  release, the District says the board and staff are committed to continuous learning and building meaningful relationships with the Indigenous Peoples of this region as we work toward reconciliation.

With District offices closed, Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex will also minimize operations on September 30 and host family events in the afternoon.

• Public Swim, Everyone Welcome Skate & Pond Hockey from 1:30 pm to 4:30
• The arena will remain open for all pre-booked user groups
• Swim Lessons are cancelled

The SRD encourages employees and the wider community to observe this important day, whether through personal reflection, education, participating in awareness activities in your community, or wearing orange to raise awareness that 'Every Child Matters.'

The Laichwiltach Family Life Society will be hosting the 9th Annual Every Child Matters Walk on Monday at 11:00 am in Campbell River's Spirit Square.

A ceremony and light lunch will follow.

Learn more about this day at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.