The Town of Okotoks invites the community to join in a Pipe Ceremony on September 30, 2026, to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This important day honours the Victims, Survivors, and all those affected by the Residential School system.
The ceremony will be held at the Viking Rentals Centre Events Hall at 10 a.m. The event will feature a Pipe Ceremony led by Blackfoot Elders, Ceremonialists, and Residential School Survivors Doctors Reg and Rose Crowshoe from the Piikani First Nation, followed by berry soup and bannock.
The Town recognizes the journey to reconciliation is ongoing and deeply rooted in respect, understanding and action. Observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is one of the many important steps the Town is taking to acknowledge its role in this process and to strengthen relationships with the Indigenous community. The Town of Okotoks is committed to reconciliation and building a relationship through dialogue with the Indigenous community. Okotoks remains committed to fostering an inclusive community that values the history, traditions, and cultures of Indigenous peoples.
For further information, please visit okotoks.ca/truth-and-reconciliation
Date: September 30, 2024
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Viking Rentals Centre, 204 Community Way, Okotoks