Upcoming Events

The Woodland Cultural Centre is excited to announce our Orange Shirt Day programming! This September we will be having Truth and Reconciliation virtual events for two weeks during the month of September.

There is virtual programming for elementary and in-depth programming for middle and high-school, as well as educational opportunities for Organizations.

What is Orange Shirt Day?
Orange Shirt Day or National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), is a day when we honour the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada and learn more about the history of these schools. It has become a national campaign to raise awareness and provide education about residential schools in Canada.

School and Organization Programming:
These virtual events will be held exclusively over Zoom. School programming is $10.00 per participant, while organization programming is $13.00 per participant. Each session includes a pre- and post-event package, with a debrief and Q&A session with a Cultural Interpreter to provide participants the opportunity to ask questions. To secure your spot, please register early, as the number of participants can be adjusted before the deadline. The registration form is required to reserve your virtual tour, and a follow-up email will be sent closer to the booking date to confirm the final participant count. Download our booking form for full descriptions of the programming offerings.

Join Us for the Official Unveiling of the Former Mohawk Institute Residential School.

Mark your calendars! On September 30, 2025, the Woodland Cultural Centre will officially unveil the former Mohawk Institute Residential School as an Interpretive Historic Site on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Here’s an overview of the schedule: To manage capacity and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we will be using timed entry for this event. Entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis, as there is no pre-registration for the event. For your convenience, a limited number of bracelets allowing early access can be picked up at our gift shop on September 25th and 26th (while supplies last).

Gates will open at 9:00 AM to begin bracelet distribution for time slot admissions!

– All Day: Gift shop and galleries open! Behind the Bricks book launch, last day of Indigenous Art 2025, and informational tables in the museum building. Food will be available for purchase all day.
– 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Opening, speeches, and Thanksgiving address.
– 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Orange Shirt Mural art activity tent.

Time Slot 1 – 10:45am – 1:15pm
– 10:45 – 1:15pm: Self Guided Tours through the former Mohawk Institute Residential School
– 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Silent No More Film Screening with Survivor Q&A.
– 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Social Dance #1.

Time Slot 2 – 1:30pm – 4:15pm
– 1:30pm – 4:15pm: Self Guided Tours through the former Mohawk Institute Residential School
– 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Silent No More Film Screening with Survivor Q&A.
– 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Social Dance #2.

Time Slot 3 – 4:30pm – 6:00pm
– 4:30pm – 6:00pm: Self Guided Tours through the former Mohawk Institute Residential School
– 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Silent No More Film Screening with Survivor Q&A.

Please note, that there will be building closures for inspection, and staff turnovers at 1:30PM-1:45PM and 4:30PM-4:45PM

We’re excited to share that the building will reopen on September 30th and stay open to the public! We invite you to plan your visit after the opening for a more detailed and unhurried exploration of our exhibits.

Please note that the Woodland Cultural Centre will be closed on October 1st and 2nd to allow our staff a well-deserved break. We will resume our regular hours on Friday, October 3rd.