On September 30, the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day honours the children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

The orange shirt is a symbol of the taking away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.

Learn more by visiting the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler. In Squamish, the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw invite everyone to gather as a community - 12:30pm - 04:00pm starting Winnipeg Street & Cleveland Avenue. For Pemberton events, check Pemberton Multicultural Network

This fall we're building the Resilience Allyship, expanding opportunities for locals who want to work towards greater social equity and racial justice through the Advisory Committee and/or Action Groups. The Allyship aims to bring community members and organizations together to deliver activities to encourage dialogue about racism, discrimination and bias in our local communities and how we both individually and collectively can and should respond. Next meeting is September 12. Save the date also for a breakfast meeting on October 23 exploring the realities of a diverse workforce and inclusive practices.

Contact raj.soni@wmsociety.ca, Resilience Coordinator, for questions and to get involved. 

We'll be celebrating with our local Mexican and Chilean communities across the region this month. Both Mexico and Chile gained independence from Spain in 1810.

See how Chileans celebrate with barbecues, 'fondas' and games in this video of the Whistler Chilean community sharing with us during COVID.

We'll be celebrating Chilean Independence Day in Pemberton and Squamish, and Mexican Independence Day in Whistler and Pemberton. Join us for food, games,  and sharing traditions. 

Find details and registration for: Squamish - Whistler - Pemberton

Supporting immigrants and newcomers

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