2026 Truth and Reconciliation Week

Colleges and universities in the Estrie region are organising Truth and Reconciliation Week each September. A wide range of activities to raise awareness of the current and past realities of Indigenous peoples takes place across all campuses.

 

2026 programme

Every Child Matters Walk

Join us on September 30th from 12:30 PM to 3:00 p.m. for the Every Child Matters Walk, starting at Bishop’s University Coulter Field and ending at Kwigw8mna. This walk is a moment to commemorate and honour residential school survivors and to raise awareness of the ongoing legacy of these institutions. Held on Orange Shirt Day, it is a powerful opportunity to stand in solidarity and reflect on the importance of truth and reconciliation.

The meeting point is at 12:30 p.m. at Bishop’s University Coulter Field (see campus map). This walk is open to the general public and the parking is free during the event.

Reference directory

The Pôle régional en enseignement supérieur de l’Estrie (PRESE) offers a reference directory for the general public and anyone involved in education, from primary school to university. This directory provides access to thousands of educational tools that enhance knowledge about the issues faced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.

Consult the directory