Government employees and students will be getting the day off on Friday, Sept. 30, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The federal holiday, for now, applies only to federally regulated workplaces, such as banks, airlines and the post office. Government offices and the school system will also be closed.
The provincial government announced consultations with employers and employees in August on whether September 30 should be established as a statutory holiday in 2023 under the Employment Standards Act — meaning that it would be recognized and treated like any other major statutory holiday.There are a number of events taking place in the Okanagan this week to mark the day.
“We will be hosting ourselves as well as a few collaborators to spread awareness and encourage the general population to care for Indigenous rights by offering education, information, ways to support our cause, and wellness,” said an event description. The West Kelowna Warriors hit the ice for the first time at home on Truth and Reconciliation Day to take on the Wenatchee Wild. The team will be wearing special "Every Child Matters" jerseys for the game with the threads being auctioned off with a silent auction during the game with proceeds benefitting the Residential School Survivors Society.
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