In recognition of Truth & Reconciliation Day, we are sharing events, gatherings and activities 

 across Canada that are free for Indigenous Peoples. Explore what’s going on — there may be one in a city near you.

Truth & Reconciliation Day 2025 — Honouring the Past, Healing the Present, Inspiring the Future (Facebook event page)

 10:00 AM Honour Walk begins→ programming continues at Grandview Park throughout the day, with cultural & contemporary performances, a sacred fire, and Indigenous market.
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 Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre, 1719 Franklin St, Vancouver → Grandview Park, 1657 Charles Street & Commercial Drive, Vancouver.
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10:00 AM Gates Open •12:00 PM Grand Entry
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 Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria
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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation at Heritage Park

 Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
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 Free admission for Indigenous Peoples at the front gates, as well as Heritage Park Members and Heritage Club VIPs. 

*Certain programming events require registration or RSVP. 

Truth & Reconciliation Day at Fort Edmonton Park

 9:30 AM–10:30 AM Opening Ceremony • 11:00 AM–4:00 PM Indigenous Peoples Experience Hours
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 Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton
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 Free admission for Indigenous Peoples  — let staff know at the Box Office or 

 in advance. Ages 11 & under are also free.

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation at the Toronto Zoo

 Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto
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 Free admission for Indigenous Peoples at the entrance gates (no online ticket required).

parking, Zoomobile, and other onsite attractions still require payment.

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation — Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre

 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with programming featuring resource tables and hands-on activities in the Joan Glode Room to support neighbourhood-level reconciliatory action.
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 Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, 209–2021 Brunswick Street, Halifax
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 Free for everyone, no ticket required — all ages welcome.

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation — Program at Wanuskewin Heritage Park

9:30 AM Park Opens • 10:00 AM Grand Entry & Opening Prayer • Programming and activities until the park closes at 5:00 PM
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 Wanuskewin Heritage Park, RR #4 Penner Road, Saskatoon
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 No ticket required — donations welcome.

Rawlco Radio Free Admission Day: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 2025

 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM — includes hourly tours of 

Indian Theater: Native Performance, Art, and Self-Determination since 1969

 MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert Street, Regina
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Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk & Pow Wow — Southern Chiefs’ Organization

 10:00 AM Pipe Ceremony •11:00 AM Walk • 1:00 PM Grand Entry for the Pow Wow
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Oodena Circle at The Forks Market → then RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg
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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation — Manitoba Children’s Museum (Culture Days event)

 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (programming and activities from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
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 Manitoba Children’s Museum, 45 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg
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 Free for everyone, no ticket required — all ages welcome. 

First-come, first-served; capacity limited to 800.

Every Child Matters — A Day of Action for Truth & Reconciliation Rally & March in Mount Royal Park (Facebook event page)

1:00 PM Rally begins; march follows.
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 Begins at the Monument George-Étienne Cartier, Parc Mont-Royal; then marches via Parc Avenue, Sherbrooke & Mansfield to Boulevard René-Lévesque.
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Event details have been sourced from the official websites listed; however, schedules and offerings may change, so please check the sites for the latest updates. We share these gatherings and activities with the heartfelt hope that Truth & Reconciliation Month brings you moments of connection, care, and healing. Whether you join an event or spend quiet time with loved ones at home, may it be a truly meaningful and caring time.

Canada: Free Events for Truth & Reconciliation Day 2025 

Married couple Mallory and Kham Yawnghwe are an entrepreneurial team driven by the concept of "thinking outside of the box" and a shared passion for dreaming BIG - with intention. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021—after many late-night conversations—they decided to merge their talents and create a hub for accessible Indigenous goods from across Turtle Island.

, their joint venture shaped by a stint on APTN’s 

, Mallory's business degree, Kham's leadership and strong musical roots—the heartbeat of their impactful collaboration. What began in their basement with just 100 boxes has grown into a thriving enterprise, shipping thousands of Indigenous-made artisan goods across North America and beyond.

Before we go ahead and sit down to hear more about their unique story, we have something

To honour Truth and Reconciliation Month, we’re proud to partner with  Indigenous Box for a 

Indigenous Box drives economic reconciliation by creating opportunities for emerging, under-represented and established Indigenous businesses to reach new customers and enter new market spaces.

And now, come join us in circle as we share the story of this remarkable pair. 

Mal and Kham, Indigenous Box was a long time coming; what gave you the final push to make it happen? 

 We were very blessed to have a lot of early success with Indigenous Box; it’s a mission that people find it very easy to get behind. But we’ve always said: overnight success takes a long time!

We dreamed of running a business for over a decade, but didn’t have the confidence or belief in ourselves until much more recently.

What we did have was a growth mindset; we believed that if we kept trying, bit by bit, we could change ourselves and our lives. And that’s what we did. Finally, we realized that we would never feel ready to start a business because ready isn’t a feeling. Instead, we just started, knowing that we would learn and grow as we go.

That’s so inspiring! We’re bursting to know — what was your 

 experience like, and did it help shape Indigenous Box’s journey?

 was a lot of fun. It was a great opportunity to refine how we share our message. Indigenous Box can’t exist without community and connection, especially with other Indigenous entrepreneurs. It was really special to spend time with all of the other participants, judges, and producers, some of whom have become long-time friends and even suppliers.

Quick detour out of curiosity, Kham — what's music got to do with it?!

 I like to say that I am the drummer at Indigenous Box. Through my years as a professional musician, I’ve learned that the role of the drummer is to create the conditions for magic to happen. 

More than just keeping the beat, our job is to support in a way that puts the ensemble at ease while simultaneously propelling the music forward. That’s what I do at Indigenous Box. In my experience, musicians are highly agile, adaptable, creative, and collaborative. We have to be. This makes many of us well suited for entrepreneurship.

Mallory and Kham camera ready at headquarters 📸

Sounds like perfect harmony! How does the business work — from both the vendor and customer perspectives?

Our purpose is to connect Indigenous businesses and their products with customers who care. We purchase goods directly from Indigenous vendors at fair, sustainable rates and manage forecasting, inventory, warehousing, packing, and shipping, while sharing each maker’s story so their brand and impact shine through. 

Customers can choose from curated gift boxes, build-your-own boxes, seasonal subscription boxes, mystery boxes, or large custom and corporate gifts, all delivered through a seamless, one-stop experience that supports the growth of Indigenous businesses and the wider Indigenous supply chain.

What changes, if any, have you noticed your marketplace bringing to communities, businesses, or the broader Indigenous economic ecosystem?

 We are proud to say that our business has contributed to many of our suppliers’ businesses in their growth and scaling journey. Whether through mentorship, collaborative problem-solving, encouragement, and, of course, our orders, our suppliers have grown alongside us. 

Every year there are more and more Indigenous businesses emerging. After all, Indigenous Peoples in Canada are the youngest, fastest-growing population segments, and are starting businesses at several times the national average. We plan to be a part of this trajectory for many years to come.

Team members packing goodies at the Indigenous Box warehouse 

Any words of advice to inspire Indigenous entrepreneurs forging their own paths?

 When I first brought Kham home to meet my family, my dad took him hunting. They got a moose and took it to my late 

, who helped them butcher and dry the meat. Kham got stuck trying to cut through the breastbone with a hunting knife. Seeing his frustration, my 

"You have to find the spot where it cuts through easily; there is a way to do it.” 

He told Kham about how he survived one winter stuck on a remote trapline, by himself, after breaking his leg. My 

“For everything, there is a way to do it, but you have to believe it’s possible. If you think it’s possible, then it is.” 

Kham tried again, but this time his knife found the notch and slid through like butter. 

We want young entrepreneurs to know that if they believe something is possible, then it is, and no one can believe for you. You have to do that part yourself.

Mallory and her daughter featured on CTV, Edmonton! 🧡

As we close, we ask: what does Truth and Reconciliation Month mean to you?

 Truth and Reconciliation is complex and multifaceted. I see the movement as an opportunity to effect systemic change that is relatable to who I am as a 

(meaning “Cree woman”). It's an opportunity for me to educate Canadians on my truth, the legacy I carry, and provide continuation of the values I have inherited.

— Thank you, Mallory and Kham, for sharing your inspiring story with us during this important month of truth, reflection, and reconciliation.

—featuring "build-your-own" and curated boxes, and individual Indigenous-made items.

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