National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025
BC Matthews Hall Green
Tuesday,
Sep 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
- 1:00 PM EDT
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Event Details
In September of 2022, the University of Waterloo proudly committed to reconciliation, indigenization and decolonization across the entirety of our institution.
We are committed to building long-term relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities, rooted in respect and reciprocity. As an institution of higher learning, the University of Waterloo has a unique and important role to play in working toward Truth and Reconciliation.
With that said, we invite and encourage you all to attend UWaterloo’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events on Tuesday, September 30. Our 11:00 a.m. walk will be a 2.5 km loop around Ring Road. Accommodations for mobility and dietary requirements will be available.
All of the ceremonies will start and end at the B.C. Matthews Hall (BMH) Green. The entire University community is welcome to attend and observe all of the ceremonies throughout the day as their schedule allows. Please RSVP for all of the components you plan to attend.
Schedule of Events *all times approximate
Sunrise Ceremony | 7:00 a.m.
Commitment Polishing Ceremony | 10:00 a.m.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Program and Walk | 11:00 a.m.
Closing Remarks, Drumming and Dance | 12:00 p.m.
Location
BC Matthews Hall Green
200 University Ave W Waterloo, ON N2L 0A4 Canada
Tickets
Type |
Price |
---|---|
Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
Free |
Organizer Details
University of Waterloo
In the heart of Waterloo Region, at the forefront of innovation, the University of Waterloo is home to world-changing research and inspired teaching. At the hub of a growing network of global partnerships, Waterloo will shape the future by building bridges with industry and between disciplines, institutions and communities.