National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025

YTC Open House

🧡 On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, join the Yellowhead Tribal Council for a special community Open House in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This event will bring together our four member Nations — O’Chiese First Nation, Sunchild First Nation, Alexander First Nation, and Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation — along with community members, partners, and the public to honour survivors, families, and the legacy of residential schools.

Event Details

📍 Location: YTC Centre Parking Lot, 17304 – 105 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Opening remarks at 10:00 a.m.

• Free lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Orange T-Shirt Giveaway (while supplies last) to honour the day and its meaning.

🕙 Agenda

10:00 AM

• Welcome & Opening Remarks — CEO Laverne Arcand

• Kids’ Games & Talent Show Sign-Up Opens

• Program Booths Open (10:00 AM – 1:40 PM)

10:15 AM

• Face Painting Station Opens

• Children’s Games Begin

11:00 AM

• Lunch is served! (Available until 2:00 PM)

• Opening Prayer & Song — Tristen Ironstar

• Special Performance — The Bearhead Sisters

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

• Talent Show — Cheer on our amazing young performers!

2:00 PM

• Door Prize Announcements & Closing Remarks

• Event Concludes

📸 Photo Contest — with YTC Child & Family Services

Want a chance to win? Here’s how:

1. Pick up your official YTC-branded orange shirt at the Open House.

2. Snap a photo wearing it.

3. Post your photo on Facebook and tag us:

   • Go to our official page: YTC – Yellowhead Tribal Council (@yellowheadtribalcouncil)

   • Create your post and type @yellowheadtribalcouncil to tag us.

   • Set your post to Public so we can see it.

Once confirmed, you’ll be entered into our prize draw! 🎉

• Prize: To Be Announced

• Draw Date: Between October 6–10, 2025 (streamed live on Facebook)

• Eligibility: Open to YTC Member First Nations only

Activities & Entertainment

✨ Traditional dancers and drummers
✨ Children’s talent contest
✨ Games for kids throughout the day
✨ Door prizes for visitors who check out all the booths

Why Orange Shirts?

The Orange Shirt is a symbol of remembrance, respect, and awareness of the experiences of residential school survivors. By wearing orange, we honour survivors and commit to reconciliation and healing. YTC is proud to provide orange T-shirts at this event to encourage all participants to stand in solidarity.

Everyone is Welcome

This Open House is free and open to the public. We encourage families, community members, and partners to join us in a day of reflection, culture, and unity.