Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba Museum

Name: Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba Museum
Start: 2024-09-28T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-30T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Manitoba Museum

DATE

September 28, 2024

TIME

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

LOCATION

190 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg

Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba Museum

Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba Museum

September 28-30, 2024 • 10 am to 4 pm

THREE DAYS OF FREE ADMISSION TO ALL AREAS

No tickets are required, though capacity in the Planetarium and Science Gallery is limited.

In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba Museum offers complimentary admission to the Museum Galleries, Science Gallery, and Planetarium from Saturday, September 28 to Monday, September 30.

Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba Museum includes special, all-day programming focused on the history of Indian Residential Schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. It’s an opportunity for learning and reflection, presented in partnership with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

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Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba Museum
September 28-30, 2024 • 10 am to 4 pm

THREE DAYS OF FREE ADMISSION TO ALL AREAS

No tickets are required, though capacity in the Planetarium and Science Gallery is limited.

Orange Shirt Day has been recognized in Manitoba since 2017. The orange shirt serves as a symbol of remembrance for Indian Residential School Survivors, originating from the experience of Phyllis Webstad of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation. Phyllis shared her story of how her new orange shirt was taken from her on her first day at St. Joseph Mission Indian Residential School, leaving her feeling worthless and insignificant. Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation answer the TRC call for a National Day of Remembrance, a day for Canadians to publicly commemorate the history and legacy of Indian Residential Schools and the resilience of Indian Residential School Survivors, their families, and communities.

Museum Galleries
Daily, 10 am to 4 pm

The Museum Galleries section offers a self-guided trail highlighting exhibits and videos related to the history of Indian Residential Schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Visitors can also explore a language learning booth in the Welcome Gallery to learn Ojibwe with flash cards and other resources. Additionally, short videos on the legacy of the Residential School System, featuring Parks Canada, Murray Sinclair, and Phyllis Webstad, play in a loop at the Winnipeg Theatre.

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Auditorium

The Auditorium section offers daily film screenings focused on the legacy of residential schools. Featured films include:

● “Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair” (29 min) at 10:45 am, highlighting Senator Sinclair’s role in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

● “The Long Ride Home” (65 min) at 11:30 am and 2:45 pm, which follows a horseback journey raising awareness of inter-generational trauma and missing Indigenous women.

● “It Had to be Done” (22 min) at 2:00 pm, documenting two women who returned to the residential school that profoundly impacted their lives.

Science Gallery

Daily 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Every exhibit in the Science Gallery is yours to touch, feel, and interact with as a scientist, engineer, or wide-eyed explorer.

Please note: This blog post is for informational purposes only. Winnipeg for Free is not associated with Manitoba Museum in any manner. Confirm program details and availability directly with them.

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