September 24, 2024
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory day honouring Indigenous people, communities, and survivors of Canada’s residential school system, takes place on September 30.
Prince Edward County municipal administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 30. Staff and members of our community are encouraged to use this day to learn and reflect on the history and legacy of the residential school system.
The municipality will continue to deliver essential services on September 30. Curbside garbage, green bin, and recycling pickup service will occur according to the regular schedule. Landfill and transfer sites will be open on Saturday, September 28. For urgent after-hour inquiries, please call 613.476.6505 for road emergencies or 613.967.8777 for water or sewer emergencies.
The Prince Edward Community Centre and the Wellington and District Community Centre will be closed on Monday, September 30.
Resources and Special Events
In a recent proclamation, Mayor Steve Ferguson has declared the municipality’s commitment to acknowledging September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, flying an “Every Child Matters” flag for the month of September, and encouraging all members of the community to educate themselves about the stories of residential school survivors, their families, and communities.
Activities in the local community and across Canada are planned to mark the day. Here are just a few options for ways to learn and things to do:
- In partnership with the Regent Theatre, the County of Prince Edward will host the County Adaptation Film Festival on Saturday, September 28. The festival theme is “Reconciliactions” with screenings available at the Regent Theatre and the “A Path Forward” exhibit at Macaulay Heritage Museum.
- A Path Forward is a permanent and evolving exhibit co-curated by the Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, and The County Museums. The exhibit explores truth and reconciliation efforts in Prince Edward County through history, heritage, and Indigenous works of art and story. The exhibit will be open on Saturday, September 28 from 12 pm to 4 pm and Sunday, September 29 from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Additional information and resources are available on the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website.