information about Orange Shirt Day 2022 Events coming soon!

September 29-30, 2021

This year, Trellis offers you

Three – English * Nioókska – Blackfoot * Trwa – Michif

opportunities to support and learn through our online and interactive cultural events

One - Ni't  - Aeñ

Family Practices and Oral Learning: A family night for all ages

Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 
Time: 6:00 – 7:15 pm 

You and your family will hear storytelling, humour and traditional teachings from an Elder and community leaders, on the eve of Orange Shirt Day. Residential schools left a deep and lasting impact on traditional Indigenous family structures and systems. Many Indigenous communities are now focused on the importance of language revitalization and strengthening cultural and traditional practices. This interactive and engaging evening will leave you with laughter and curiosity. 

Featuring:

• DerRic Starlight, Gemini-nominated entertainer, and puppeteer from TsuuT’ina Nation

• Crystal Manyfingers, Kainai First Nations member, author and 2020 Faculty of the Year from Bow Valley College

Registration Notes: When registering you will need to create a login and password. You will be sent a 6 digit code after logging in to authenticate your account. Once you have registered for one of the events - you are signed up for both, no need to register twice.

Two – Náátsi - Deu

Expanding Our Relations: Oral concepts of understanding

Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021 

Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm 

You are invited to join us for a rich cultural experience to discuss the roles of traditional care and kinship; not just for our homes, but for all spaces we are in. 

Our guests will speak from each of their perspectives: an Elder, a Non-Indigenous ally, a frontline human services worker, a parent, and a youth. You will hear from a parent and youth as they engage in an honest, and open conversation on how embedding cultural and traditional practices has supported their growing relationship. There will be time for your questions built into this session.

Registration Notes: When registering you will need to create a login and password. You will be sent a 6 digit code after logging in to authenticate your account. Once you have registered for one of the events - you are signed up for both, no need to register twice.

Three – Nioókska - Trwá

Purchase an Orange Shirt Day T-Shirt and Support Indigenous Initiatives at Trellis today!

With every t-shirt purchased, you are supporting local, and national Indigenous initiatives! 100% of proceeds go into supporting Indigenous work and Indigenous youth programs at Trellis. 

You can be ready to show your support by purchasing your Trellis-branded Orange Shirt Day T-shirts!

Pick-up orders will be available at our main office location at 200-2609 15 St NE, Calgary on the following days:

• Wednesday, September 1 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

• Wednesday, September 15 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Online orders will no longer be available after August 26. If you wish to purchase shirts for $30 each you may stop by our office during the times listed above (while supplies last).

Trellis is deeply grateful for everyone who is purchasing an orange shirt. You are supporting, acknowledging, and honouring Residential School Survivors and those that we lost. We ask for your patience as we process a high number of orders and experience slight delays in shipments.
Please place your order as soon as possible and we will notify you as soon as they arrive.

*For t-shirt orders of 10 or more of a particular size, or to receive an invoice for your order:

After you have participated in our Trellis Orange Day celebrations,

we invite you to use what you have learned in your everyday life, and look for more

Trellis Indigenous learning, and cultural celebrations ahead.