National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, all City facilities, with the exception of The Muse, will be closed on Saturday, September 30. The Moncrief Construction Sports Centre will open at 6:00 p.m. for the SIJHL hockey game. 

On Monday, October 2, City Hall and Operations Centre will be closed to recognize the civic holiday. 

City Staff are continuing their journey in learning the truth of our history, during Truth and Reconciliation Week through staff education participation. Staff will be encouraged to wear orange on Friday to recognize and honour September 30, Orange Shirt Day. 

Please visit the Lake of the Woods Museum on Saturday, September 30, with free admission to the exhibit: Treaty # 3: Manidoo Mazina’igan – The Sacred Document. 

The public is encouraged to wear orange on September 30 to honour the children that were lost, acknowledge the survivors and their families, and reflect on the significance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.