Winnipeg 
Manitoba will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister Alan Lagimodiere announced today.
The province will observe September 30th as a day to encourage reflection and meaningful discussions about the impacts of residential schools.
Schools will be closed and no classes will be held on this day. Manitoba’s public servants will also observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and non-essential government services and offices will be closed for the day, the government said in a news release.
September 30th falls on a Thursday in 2021.
“We all have a role to play in reconciliation. We can all listen, learn, and support the healing needed to address the intergenerational trauma caused by the residential school system,” said Lagimodiere. “Reflecting on our tragic history by recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation provides an opportunity for Manitobans to learn about the ongoing legacy of residential schools. This shared understanding of our history is essential to reconciliation.”
Several Indigenous-led events will be supported by the province during the month of September to provide Indigenous and non-Indigenous people an important opportunity to advance reconciliation and to listen and learn about Indigenous stories and experiences, noted Lagimodiere.
Sept. 30 will also see flags on all provincial government buildings lowered to half-mast in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The House of Commons unanimously passed legislation to make Sept. 30 a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in June to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and to honour the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve for those who were lost.
I would very much like to hear about events being held in Winnipeg to mark September 30 to honour truth and reconciliation
I work for Keewatin Railway Company, we are indigenous owned but not managed, most of our staff are indigenous, and most of us are directly affected by the adverse effects of residential schools, and some even went to these “schools” and some day schools. Now taking this into consideration don’t you think that our bosses should be almost forcing the stat on us… but nope…. That was our gm’s actual answer when I tried to explain it to him. “Nope”. Really truly heartbroken for my coworkers.
“Several indigenous led events…” But no information about what, or where, or what time. Please make the information about HOW people can observe this day in a meaningful way, accessible to people in Winnipeg and all of Manitoba.
Hi Cheryl
We will update — Things to do this weekend in Winnipeg for that week and also publish more details once it is available.