Public events & activities
From September 27 to 30, the Toronto Council Fire Native Indigenous Centre will hold its annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering in Nathan Phillips Square. This annual public event will explore Indigenous culture through music, dance, workshops and performances. This year, the Spirit Garden will also open.
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund will also be partnering with local media and radio stations around Canada for a panel discussion on A DAY TO LISTEN 2024.
On September 27, the Toronto Zoo will host special programming in partnership with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Join the Reconciliation Walk & Indigenous Art Trail at Black Creek Pioneer Village on September 29. True North Aid created the free self-guided Reconciliation Walk to educate people about the Residential School system.
According to Destination Indigenous, Indigenous merchandise often tells a story. Traditional craftsmanship is usually passed down through Oral Traditions, which are reflected in authentic Indigenous products.
Explore Indigenous arts through the City of Toronto’s ArtworxTO program. Or consider other ways to support local Indigenous creators and artisans in Toronto by shopping and participating in unique experiences.
Find more ways to get involved, learn and reflect in the City of Toronto on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Orange Shirt Day
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was formerly known as Orange Shirt Day to honour “Phyllis’ story” (established in 2013). If you are shopping for a new orange shirt to commemorate this day, buy from an Indigenous artist or company that supports Indigenous causes or directly from the Orange Shirt Society.
The Indigenous Arts Festival is held in June at Fort York National Historic Site and showcases Indigenous visual arts, music, dance and storytelling
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What’s open on September 30
While it is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, there are some closures to be aware of if you visit the city. All federally regulated businesses, including private sectors like banks and Crown corporations, as well as public sectors like Parliament and public services, will be closed.
Popular tourist attractions like the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario will be open. Malls and grocery stores will also be open.
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