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Tuesday, September 30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Programming

For the fifth year, the Vancouver Aquarium will observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a series of programs that honour Indigenous voices and traditions. Guests are invited to experience storytelling, drumming, and cultural teachings from local Indigenous artists and Knowledge Keepers, sample traditional bannock, and hear firsthand from a residential school survivor.
Join us for a day of reflection, learning, and community in our extraordinary under-the-sea setting in the heart of Stanley Park.

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Program Highlights

Program Highlights

🪶 10:30 AM—Welcome Ceremony: Tsatsu Staqayu, The Coastal Wolfpack, will lead a drumming ceremony to open the day, followed by a moment of silence for reflection.   
🪶 11:30 AM—Storytelling & Craft Session: Squamish Nation author Lisa Lewis will read a children’s story in Underwater Steller’s Bay, followed by a craft activity connecting to Indigenous traditions.  
🪶 11:30 AM—Tastes of Tradition: Enjoy complementary traditional Indigenous Bannock, prepared by Stephanie Watts outside the Courtyard Café, while supplies last.  
🪶 1:00 PM: Storytelling & Craft Session (Second Session): Lisa Lewis will offer a second storytelling and craft session.
🪶 2:00 PM: Reflections Beneath the Waves: Hear from Squamish Nation elder and residential school survivor Bob Baker as he shares his story.

Join us as we honour the past and embrace the opportunity for healing and education on this important national day.

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