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Each year, we honour both National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30th. This is a vital time of reflection on our collective past for those living and working on Indigenous lands now known as Canada, and locally the First Nations’ unceded traditional territories now collectively known as British Columbia.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a call to action for all of us, it’s both a celebration of resilience, advancement, dynamism and the capacity-building work we all must do in solidarity with First Nations with long-term partnerships for mutual success. It also calls upon us to understand what is true, and to honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family, and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom, and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
The creative industries are vital to uplifting and centering authentic Indigenous narratives, honoring those who are the rightful stewards of these stories. These stories are essential to this land, and we are accountable for reflecting on and engaging with the history of the land we live on. They provide valuable insights and truths from distinct perspectives, highlighting the rich histories, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Indigenous sovereignty and the stewardship of their stories are integral to shaping the landscape of B.C.’s creative industries and beyond. View events and resources to honour Orange Shirt Day in B.C. below.
Granting Programs for Creative Sector Indigenous Creators
Open and Upcoming Targeted Funding Streams for Creative Sector Indigenous Creators Book Publishing, Interactive and Digital Media, Magazine Publishing, Motion Picture, Music and Sound Recording
- Creative BC Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program – Closes October 18, 2024
- Creative BC Indigenous Filmmakers Funding Supports – View a list of funding programs available to all filmmaking levels. Access more resources like a grant writing guide, FAQs for programs, and more on the Creative BC RIFF Program Resource Hub
- Canada Council for the Arts | Creating, Knowing, and Sharing – Various Deadlines
- National Screen Institute Pact Program – North America’s first free online Indigenous cultural competency course for the screen sector. Open year-round.
- Indigenous Screen Office
- Production Program, including a top-up from Creative BC and Reel Green™
- Interactive and Immersive Program – Closes October 28, 2024
- Various film programs: Finishing Fund, Apprenticeship and Cultural Mentorship Funding, Marketing, Promotion, Distribution
Attend Events Across B.C.! See our list
Events across B.C. View more events across B.C. on Indigenous Tourism BC’s website.
- WaaPaKe (Tomorrow) film screening at Museum of Vancouver and Bowen Island Public Library (Bowen Island): September 28
- We Were Children screening at Trout Lake Community Centre
- Sugarcane Film Screening at the SLCC, September 27 & 30, 2024; Whistler, BC
- Fort Langley Truth and Reconciliation: While most National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events are happening on Monday, Fort Langley National Historic Site will mark the day with special events and activities on Saturday.
- ‘Acknowledging Indigenous resilience’ in Maple Ridge: The Katzie First Nation, Fraser River Indigenous Society, BC Spokes and PLEA Community Services are hosting a free event with the theme “acknowledging Indigenous resilience” on Sunday at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge.
- Intergenerational march at UBC: UBC’s faculties of Applied Science, Land and Food Systems and Forestry are hosting a gathering and march on the university campus beginning at 11:45 a.m. Monday.
- ‘Healing through understanding’ in New Westminster: The Spirit of the Children Society will host prayer, dance, crafts and speakers at the south field near Queen’s Park Stadium in New Westminster beginning at noon on Monday.
- Create and Connect at MONOVA: The Museum of North Vancouver invites families to gather and reflect on Monday, with free programming including gallery tours, readings, storytelling and more.
- Semiahmoo Walk for Truth and Reconciliation: The Semiahmoo First Nation will hold its fourth annual Walk for Truth and Reconciliation starting at 11 a.m. Monday at Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles Memorial Plaza on White Rock’s east beach
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Resources
Book + Magazine Publishing
- 29 must-read books for children and teens by Indigenous writers, curated by Phyllis Webstad
- Indigenous Books for Schools
- Indigenous Collections at your local branch – Vancouver Public Library
- Indigenous Reading List for Adults – Vancouver Public Library
- Indigenous-owned Bookstores in Canada – Rocky Mountain Books
Interactive + Digital Media
- Discover Authentic Indigenous artists, hosts, and businesses. Learn common Indigenous words and phrases from diverse languages. Hear traditional music, stories, and legends from all across Indigenous BC. – Indigenous BC App
- Discover B.C. video games, game developers, companies and more. – IndigiGeeks
Motion Picture
- Indigenous Film Collection – Vancouver Public Library
- Indigenous Cinema – National Film Board of Canada
- Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program Resource Hub – Creative BC
Music + Sound Recording
- Indigenous BC – Music BC
Resources, Tools, Actions, and Learning for Non-Indigenous People
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Declaration Act)
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration)
Make a donation to support Indian Residential School Survivors
Learn whose land you are on with the First Peoples Map of B.C.
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