The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Reflecting on Canada‘s Residential School System Introduction This Saturday, September 30th, Canada will observe its third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal statutory holiday coincides with Orange Shirt Day and serves as a commemoration of residential school survivors and the children who never returned home. […]
MLB Honors Clemente‘s Legacy Across Baseball Today A Tribute to Roberto Clemente On this day, September 15th, 2023, Major League Baseball (MLB) pays tribute to the legendary player and humanitarian, Roberto Clemente, on the 22nd annual Roberto Clemente Day. This day holds significant meaning as it commemorates the legacy of one of baseball‘s greatest players […]
Live performances, community feasts planned for National Indigenous Peoples’ Day Iqaluit The City of Iqaluit’s recreation department is hosting multiple National Indigenous Peoples’ Day events in Iqaluit. These events include an elders’ luncheon and bingo at the Elders’ Qammaq, a barbecue with the fire department, and free turf, ice hockey, and swim at the AWG […]