Britannia Events Calendar
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Orange Shirt Day
In partnership with the Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS), the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre (VAFC), and the Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre (VACPC).
We are gathering with Elders and their families on Orange Shirt Day. We invite you all to join us on this important day to help raise awareness about residential schools and their lasting impact on Indigenous peoples. Every Child Matters. Wear your orange shirt in support. RSVP to the Facebook event here.
Schedule
9:00am - Assemble at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre (1607 East Hastings Street)
9:45am - Walk to Grandview Park
10:30am - Ceremony at Grandview Park. Introduction and welcome by Annie Danilko and guest speaker Kat Norris.
11:00am - Nisga'a Elders testimony, followed by activities (lunch, drum circle, crafting and sharing)
A support worker from the IRSSS will be available during the event to provide support to survivors and their families.
Help keep the community safe by social distancing and wearing a mask when necessary.
- Sep 2, 2021 3:00 pm - Sep 2, 2021 7:00 pmLocation: Britannia Plaza
- Sep 4, 2021 12:00 pm - Sep 4, 2021 4:00 pmLocation: Britannia Plaza
- Sep 9, 2021 3:00 pm - Sep 9, 2021 7:00 pmLocation: Britannia Plaza
- Sep 13, 2021 10:00 am - Sep 13, 2021 2:00 pmLocation: šx?q?el?w?n ct Carving PavilionJoin us at the Britannia Carving Pavilion for a behind-the-scenes peek into carver-in-residence Simon Daniel James's artistic practice. Drop by on September 13 and 14 between 10am – 2pm to observe Simon at work as he puts the final touches on transforming a cedar log into an elaborate orca bench.
- Sep 14, 2021 10:00 am - Sep 14, 2021 2:00 pmLocation: šx?q?el?w?n ct Carving PavilionJoin us at the Britannia Carving Pavilion for a behind-the-scenes peek into carver-in-residence Simon Daniel James's artistic practice. Drop by on September 13 and 14 between 10am – 2pm to observe Simon at work as he puts the final touches on transforming a cedar log into an elaborate orca bench.
- Sep 16, 2021 3:00 pm - Sep 16, 2021 7:00 pmLocation: Britannia Plaza