Qalipu First Nation worked together to hold and provide space for Walk and Vigils with communities surrounding Glenwood, Grand Falls-Windsor, St. George’s, Stephenville, and Corner Brook during Orange Shirt Day this year, the first year recognized by the Canadian Governments as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The support, honour, and respect shown by the communities was a sight that did not go unrecognized. It was a space to learn, reflect, and bring awareness to the Children lost and those who are still with us today on their continuous healing paths from the horrific result of Canadian Assimilation Schools – closing as recent as 1996.

Many thanks to community groups and associations, city and town halls, Minister Dempster, Joyce, and Byrne, and especially our staff of Qalipu and their families for working together to provide the space and safety of everyone during the day.