Community event
You're invited!
Join the Town on September 30, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The Station at Cochrane Crossing to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
The community gathering provides an opportunity to reflect, learn and hear from local Indigenous community members through intergenerational dancing and storytelling. Participants are invited to deepen their understanding of Indigenous cultures and histories and consider how they can contribute to reconciliation within our community.
Event highlights
- Raising of a tipi led by an Iyethka Elder
- Opening ceremony with prayer and smudge, followed by the raising of the Survivors’ Flag and a moment of silence
- Intergenerational dancing and drumming
- Bannock for the first 300 guests
- Community resources, including mental health supports from FCSS and Indigenous literature curated by Cochrane Public Library
Event partners
Presented in partnership with Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Wazin Ichinabi Ti, Cochrane Public Library, The Learning Circle and FCSS, the September 30 community gathering supports meaningful dialogue and collective healing.