Come and Honour Truth and Reconciliation Day at the Gabriola Museum and experience SFN arts & culture.
Ceremony at starts at 10:30 am; program until 2:30 pm
SFN Gallery & exhibits open until 4 pm
Traditional welcome by SFN Elders C’tasi:a Manson and Dave Bodaly
Qwam Qwum Dancers
Elder C’tasi:a will share stories of her residential school experiences
Followed by an Indigenous led reflection walk along the Museum’s Native Plant Trail honouring the children and families harmed by Canada’s residential schools – Elder C’tasi:a and Lisa Webster
Visit outdoor booths showcasing SFN art & culture
- Indigenous Coast Salish design – Ay Lelum
- Wool weaving – Chenoa Point
- Indigenous plants – Elder C’tasi:a Manson
- Cedar weaving – Elder Dave Bodaly
- Indigenous face painting – Connie Paul
- Food fry bread & salmon – Elder Lorna Johnny
Inside the Museum
- children’s colouring station & craft
- Truth and Reconciliation book and resource table,
- interactive touchscreen with SFN stories and teachings
A limited number of Every Child Matters Orange T-shirts are available for sale in the Museum Gift Shop. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Orange Shirts go to support the Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS).