Events

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026

September 30, 2026 • 8:30 AM - 2 PM

Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre, Laurentian University

Debwewin miinwa Minadaapnagewin

On September 30th, wear an orange shirt and participate in a day of learning, sharing, and reconciliation.

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**Event Schedule**
8:30 AM	Sacred Fire Jason Nakogee, Truth and Reconciliation Coordinator Opening Drum Song Paskwa Lightning, Indigenous Student and Community Cultural Engagement Coordinator
9:00 AM	Opening Remarks Dominic Beaudry, Associate Vice-President of Academic and Indigenous Programs, Representative of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation Welcoming Remarks Lynn Wells, President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University
9:30 AM	TRC Report Card Updates Nimkii Benishii/Natalie Lacasse, Manager of Indigenous Strategic Community Engagement Moment of Reflection Reflect on Survivors, families, communities, and those who continue the work of Truth and Reconciliation
9:45 AM	Break (Coffee and Refreshments)
10:00 AM	Key Note Speaker Dr. Jenny Kay Dupuis, best-selling author, educator, artist, and member of Nipissing First Nation whose work advances Indigenous education, truth, and reconciliation.
11:30 AM	Q&A
11:45 AM	Easing Reconciliation Fatigue Dr. Candace Brunette-Debassige, Co-Director, Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute (MIRI)
12:00 PM	Lunch
1:00 PM	Special Recognition Ceremony Dominic Beaudry, Associate Vice-President of Academic and Indigenous Programs
1:15 PM	Honouring Anishinaabe Education Leader Grace Fox Short Documentary
1:30 PM	Star Blanket Wrapping Drumming while this is occurring
1:45 PM	Closing Remarks Mary Laur, Director, Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre and Alain Simard, Interim Provost and Vice-President Academic
2:00 PM	Closing Drum Song Hailey Sutherland, Administrative Assistant, Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre

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