National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Oki, Dadanast’ada, Âba Wathtech, Tanisi, Taanishi, Wotziye, Atelihai, Boozhoo, Bonjour, and Hello. Welcome to Werklund Centre for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025. Below is the list of FREE activities taking place throughout the day. Note that some require tickets or registration, so please check the associated links to check if spaces are available.

Indigenous Makers Market & Pow Wow Showcase
Curated by Authentically Indigenous
Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby
11 am - 5 pm
No Registration Required
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Werklund Centre Gallery Talks & Tours
Meet at Centre Court
hourly starting at 12, 1 & 2 pm
Registration required
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Echoes of the Land
Engineered Air Theatre
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Tickets free but required
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Elders Story Project
Jack Singer Concert Hall
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Tickets free but required
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This Land is Sacred
Werklund Centre (formerly Arts Commons) is located in Treaty 7 Territory, on the sacred land that is the original home of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyârhe Nakoda (Chiniki, Bearspaw, Goodstoney), and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (Calgary Nose Hill and Calgary Elbow Métis Districts). The diversity of these nations is reflected in their oral histories, arts and culture practices, and deep connections with the land and waters. We recognize

the cultural, economic, and social contributions of these nations and thank them for caring for, protecting, and sharing this land with us. We also commit to being good stewards of this land, while we are here, and welcome all who work, live, play, honour, and celebrate this historic territory.