The Town of Cobourg held a ceremony outside Victoria Hall on Monday, September 30, 2024 in honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to reflect on the history of Indigenous people, remember the thousands of children that attended harmful residential schools, and understand how we as allies can help create a better future. Cobourg residents are encouraged to take the extra step on this very important day to do their part in reconciliation by educating themselves on the history of the land we live on.
The Town of Cobourg will be recognizing the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with a moment of reflection and inspired conversation. Stationed out front of Victoria Hall, will be informational and historical prompts to promote critical thinking about past and current issues resulting from Canada’s residential school system.
1. Read the prompts to learn more about residential school history and Truth and
Reconciliation Day.
2. Reflect on how you can be an ally to the Indigenous community today and every day.
3. Leave a message or share a thought so we can learn from one another and keep the conversation going.
The Town of Cobourg has purchased two, orange Adirondack chairs for people to leave their messages of reflection on. These chairs, once completed, will be moved to the harbour, in proximity to nature and the Town of Cobourg Waterfront Wisdom Pathway.
Waterfront Wisdom Pathway:
The Waterfront Wisdom Pathway is a collection of 26 banners created by local Indigenous artists Rick Beaver and Koren Smoke of Alderville First Nation. The banners, displayed on the lampposts along the Cobourg waterfront, bring vibrant expressions of storytelling, tradition, and remind us of our connections to the land. The artists selected the harbourfront location due to the significance of water to Indigenous culture.
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