Town Hall to Be Lit Up Orange for Truth and Reconciliation Day

On September 30, the Town of Orangeville will mark the second annual Truth and Reconciliation Day. Together, we will honour those children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities. 

“Publicly acknowledging the tragic and painful history of residential schools in Canada and recognizing the continuing impact on our Indigenous communities is a vital part of pursuing reconciliation,” said Mayor Sandy Brown. “We invite our community to wear an orange shirt and participate in some of the activities the Town is partaking in to mark this important day.”

To honour Truth and Reconciliation Day, Town Hall will be lit up orange beginning on September 30 for the duration of the weekend. Our flags will also be lowered to half-mast for the day.

Movie Screening – Orangeville Public Library

The Orangeville Public Library will recognize this important day with a screening of The Road Forward on September 30 at 7 p.m. This musical documentary connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. The documentary has been described as “a rousing tribute to the fighters for First Nation rights, a soul-resounding historical experience, and a visceral call to action.” 

Registration for this event is required by visiting orangevillelibrary.ca.

Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle Memorial Walk

On Saturday, October 1, the Town will be participating in the Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle Memorial Walk, which will be held at the Alder Recreation Centre and complete at the Medicine Wheel Garden.

Mayor Brown will make a proclamation for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at 12:45 p.m. and the walk will begin at the flagpole at Alder Recreation Centre at 1 p.m. There will also be a smudging ceremony for those who wish to participate in it. Residents in attendance are encouraged to wear their orange shirts to the walk.