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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30th, also known as Orange Shirt Day, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The Burnaby Lake Park Association (BLPA) acknowledges this day as a day of remembrance of the suffering endured by Indigenous people in the residential school system in Canada, suffering that continues today.

We commit to reflection and learning on September 30th and into the future. We commit to inviting local Indigenous people to inform us or support BLPA’s education and awareness activities by sharing their history, rich culture, and ways of knowing.

Join the BLPA Directors in wearing orange on September 30th to raise awareness of the tragic legacy of residential schools, and to honour the thousands of Survivors.

Learn more: www.orangeshirtday.org

About the image (from Canadian Heritage)

Among the various visual elements illustrating Indigenous cultures, the circle is at the centre, which represents being together in spirit of reconciliation. The orange colour represents truth-telling and healing. The pathway represents the road to reconciliation. First Nations, Inuit and Métis are represented in the image.

Description of the three icons

  • The eagle to represent First Nations
  • The narwhal to represent Inuit
  • The beaded flower to represent Métis

BLPA featured on CBC Our Vancouver

It was wonderful to have the opportunity to speak with host Gloria Macarenko of CBC Our Vancouver. A recent episode featured parks and the importance of nature in our lives. It was great to be able to tell her about the birds, wildlife and the community of volunteers who help protect Burnaby Lake Regional Park.

This segment was filmed in February when show was on hiatus during the Olympics. It was a grey day, but always lots to see and hear, whatever the weather.

Longtime part goers may recall some of the arhcival photos they shared and can see how the park has changed from the original footage.

BLPA Social Media Content Survey

The internet and social media have been great tools for us to keep in touch with our community, especially during the past 20 months when we have not been in the park like we usually are. Our channels are a tool to keep you informed about what is going at Burnaby Lake, and connect you to Nature – whether it is letting you know about stewardship opportunities, learning about Burnaby Lake’s ecosystem, its birds, wildlife and plants or simply to share the beauty of our home sweet home.

This quick survey helps us find out how you connect with us and how you think we are doing so we can improve.

If you complete the survey by December 31st, 2021, you will be entered into a random drawing from all submitted surveys by that date to win a $25 Gift Certificate to Mountain Equipment Co-op. You must provide your name and email address at the end of the survey so we can contact you if you are the winner. Must be age 16+ to enter.

Click here to take the survey.

* One entry per person per completed survey. BLPA Directors or contractors are not eligible to win.