Be mindful of closings
Please remind your associates that Oct. 2 is a statutory holiday, so federally regulated and private businesses in Canada will be closed. Payments Canada has declared this date a payments system closure day, so REALTORS® are advised to keep this in mind with their clients when considering whether to schedule closings on this day to avoid delays or any complications that may arise.
Land Acknowledgment at CREB®
In 2021, CREB® introduced a First Nations land acknowledgement statement that reflects our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (DEIA). Members can see these statements on our display screens around the building and delivered at the beginning of CREB® meetings, courses, and events.
About the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is intended to memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors and their families. This may present itself as a day of quiet reflection or participation in a community event.
This statutory holiday coincides with Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of residential schools' individual, family, and community inter-generational impacts and promote the concept of “Every Child Matters.”
Events
Orange Shirt Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sept. 30 @ 9 a.m., Fort Calgary, 750 9 Ave S.E.
The City of Calgary will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear orange as a sign of support and respect for the children who didn’t return from residential schools across the country.
Four Winds Indigenous Market & Showcase
Sept. 30 @ noon, Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby, 225 8 Ave S.E.
This market will celebrate Indigenous art and culture and feature the creations of Indigenous artists and artisans from Treaty 7 and beyond.
The Elders Story Project
Sept. 30 @ 7 p.m., Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave S.E.
To commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Elders will demonstrate the strength and the power of their traditional practices as they share their personal experiences living in residential schools – a part of their journey towards healing.
National Film Board: Indigenous Film Screenings
Sept. 30 @ 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave S.E.
Learn about Indigenous history, culture, and traditions through film at Arts Commons’ film screening in partnership with the National Film Board.
Sept. 30 @ 1 – 4 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 15 Ave S.W.
Presented by the Stardale Women’s Group, this event will discuss the effects of residential schools and their legacy. There will also be a ceremony with Elder presence and teachings, a drumming performance from Stardale Girls Drumming Group, and a screening of an original film created by Stardale’s Women’s Group.
Resources
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program
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