Trent University is marking Truth and Reconciliation Day this Wednesday (September 30) with events that encourage reflection and conversation.
At the Champlain College Fire Pit, a 6:30 am sunrise ceremony at will be followed at 9:30 a.m. by a campus ceremony and moment of silence.
Starting at 10 a.m., bridge chalking will take place at the Stephenson/LEC Bridge, learning activities will be provided until 2 p.m. at the Lower Bata Podium, and, until 4 p.m., the First People House of Learning will provide supports for Indigenous students in the Ernest and Florence Benedict Gathering Space.
At noon, Three Sisters Lunch will be served at the Gzowski College Quad followed, at 1 p.m., by a quilting circle in support of Quilts for Survivors at The Trend at Traill College. The casual drop-in will see community members learn and share basic hand-sewing skills while creating a quilt top to be donated to Quilts for Survivors.
And throughout the day, people can stop by for personal reflection at the Children’s Heart Garden located on the south side of Kerr House.
Established in 2019, the garden honours children sent to residential school, and their families. and expresses a commitment to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Calls for Justice of the national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
(Written by: Paul Rellinger)
