National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Monday, September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day that coincides with Orange Shirt Day. The day recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind, and the survivors of these institutions. Commemorating this day to honour survivors and increase understanding of the history and legacy of residential schools is one step in a long journey towards truth-telling and meaningful reconciliation.

Milton Public Library is hosting several programs (see below) in recognition of this day, allowing the Milton community to continue its collective journey towards reconciliation. Please note that all branches of the Library will be closed on September 30th.

We also invite you to explore our Medicine Learning Garden located behind the Beaty Branch, where you can discover pollinator-friendly plants native to Ontario and learn about Indigenous ways of knowing the land, plants, and medicines. Stop by any of our branches to pick up a leaf to share a word or two about what you feel you can do to move reconciliation forward. All leaves will be posted on our tree window displays.

Land Acknowledgment:

Milton Public Library operates on treaty lands and the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Neutral, Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee people.

As we centre the truth and support reconciliation across Milton, our commitment to provide the highest quality service for all is inspired by First Peoples traditional knowledge, laws, and philosophies.

First People, Beautiful People.