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SAIT's Truth and Reconciliation Event Series

  • 15 September 2026

An interior shot of Natoysopoyiis, SAIT's Indigenous student lounge: a round room with individuals sitting around a table. Under the table is a rug in the pattern of a medicine wheel.

Join the campus community to reflect on the individual and collective steps we’re taking towards Truth and Reconciliation.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, is a time for transparent education and to think deeply about reconciliation. It’s an opportunity for Canadians to recognize and reflect on the lasting impact of our country’s colonial history.

Wednesday, Sept. 30 is also Orange Shirt Day, a time to reflect on the injustices of the residential school experience, as well as honour those who didn’t make it home, the survivors and their families.

From Sept. 21 to 29, the Office of Indigenous Engagement will host SAIT’s annual Truth and Reconciliation event series, offering opportunities for our community to learn, reflect and participate in reconciliation. As part of this ongoing learning, 4 Seasons of Reconciliation training is also available at no cost to all SAIT students and employees until Monday, Nov. 30.

SAIT will also be closed on Monday, Sept. 30 to allow students and employees to take part in learning and reconciliation activities.

All members of the SAIT community are encouraged to take part in the on-campus learning opportunities. Please register as spots are limited.

SAIT's resident elder, Betty Lou Crazyboy, sits in front of an orange table, speaking into a microphone.

Schedule of events 📅

The event series will give the SAIT community an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous culture, share success stories and engage in meaningful conversations to gain deeper insights into Indigenous and Canadian histories, experiences and perspectives.

  • Opening Ceremony and Flag Raising | Monday, Sept. 21
    Join us on Monday, Sept. 21 at 9 am at the flagpoles near the main doors of the Johnson-Cobbe Energy Centre to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with an opening ceremony, leadership remarks, and a commemorative flag raising. Registration is not required.

  • Natoysopoyiis Open House | Monday, Sept. 21
    Drop by SAIT’s Indigenous student support center from 10 am to 2 pm in NN108, Senator Burns Building, to connect with the team, enjoy some popcorn and learn how to make a beaded lanyard. Everyone is welcome!

  • I am GITXSAN film screening | Tuesday, Sept. 22
    Join us from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm in Macdonald Hall for a screening of the award-winning film I AM GITXSAN, featuring stories and perspectives from members of the Gitxsan community. Following the screening, filmmaker H.M. Fazeli will join us for a virtual Q&A and discussion. Registration is required.

  • Two-Eyed Seeing discussion | Monday, Sept. 28
    This session explores Two-Eyed Seeing, an approach that brings together Indigenous and Western ways of knowing as a tool for learning, understanding and reconciliation. Inspired by Rebecca Thomas’ TEDx talk, this session will invite reflection and conversation about how Two-Eyed Seeing can support reconciliation. The discussion will take place on Monday, Sept. 28 from noon to 1 pm in AA109, facilitated by Jennifer Russell. Registration is required.

  • Healing Forest project | Wednesday, Sept. 23
    This presentation on SAIT’s Healing Forest project, led by Sonia Perna over the past year. Learn more about the vision behind bringing a mini forest to the SAIT campus and how this initiative creates opportunities for connection, healing and reconciliation. The presentation will take place from noon to 1 pm in Heritage Hall, AA109, with Sonia Perna and Jennifer Russell. Registration is required. 

  • Orange Shirt Day March | Tuesday, Sept. 29
    Join us for our annual Orange Shirt Day March across the SAIT campus as we come together to honour the children who never returned home, Survivors, their families and communities. Wear your orange shirt and meet at the Tipi before we march across campus together. Orange shirts are also available for purchase at the SAIT Bookstore. Join us afterward for cupcakes. The march will take place from 11:30 am to 1 pm. No registration is required.
a view of the moutains and stream in between

Oki, Âba wathtech, Danit'ada, Tawnshi, Hello.

SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.

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