Flag Raising Ceremony to be held, Friday, September 29 at 12pm

Cobourg, ON (September 27, 2023) – At the Monday, September 11 Regular Council Meeting, Cobourg Municipal Council passed a resolution to permanently display the “Every Child Matters” flag on the flagpole in Rotary Harbourfront Park.

The decision of Council to permanently fly the Every Child Matters Flag in Rotary Harbourfront Park, makes Cobourg one of the first municipalities in Ontario to do so. The flag permanently flies not only as a commemoration but also a commitment to remembering Indigenous lives that were tragically lost within the residential school system which spanned over 150 years, with the nearest such institution to Cobourg being situated in the Alderville First Nations Reserve.

Flag Raising Ceremony:

The Town of Cobourg will be hosting a flag raising ceremony on Friday, September 29 at 12pm to observe this event.

Where: Rotary Harbourfront Park, (Albert Street at Second Street, adjacent to the 7 Feathers Crosswalk)
When: Friday, September 29 at 12pm

Community Events:

Town of Cobourg would like to encourage members of the community to participate in the following events planned for Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30 to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

Special Screening of ‘Bones of Crows’ 
Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Second Street, Cobourg. This is an outdoor, bring your own chair event.

The Town of Cobourg in collaboration with the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) will host a special screening of the film ‘Bones of Crows’ written and directed by Metis playwrite, Marie Clements. This film follows a Cree woman who survives the Indian residential school system to become a code talker for the Canadian Air Force during World War II.

This event promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of Indigenous history and culture.

Warning: This film portrays difficult moments, like Indigenous children being taken from their families and cultural loss. It aims to reveal a painful history, but it can be upsetting. Be mindful of your feelings when watching and reach out for help if needed.
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Note: Rain location is the Cobourg Community Centre. Watch for updates on @TownofCobourg social media.

Shuttle Service to Alderville Ceremony
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023

Cobourg Council invites community members to access a free shuttle bus service from Cobourg to the annual Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony in Alderville First Nation, located approximately 25 minutes north of Cobourg.

Pick-ups will take place at 9:10 a.m. at 35 Albert Street (Downtown Bus Terminal), and 9:20 a.m. at the Northumberland Mall bus stop (outside Scotiabank). The shuttle will leave Alderville back to Cobourg at both 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., with drop-offs at Northumberland Mall and 35 Albert Street.

Please reserve your seat on the Eventbrite registration page.

Northumberland Christian School’s Truth and Reconciliation Day Concert

September 29, 11 a.m. at Victoria Park in Cobourg

Northumberland Players Presents Cottagers and Indians
September 15 to October 1, Firehall Theatre in Cobourg.

Municipality of Port Hope: ‘Inspiring Change,’ an evening in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
An evening of education and culture in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, experience a free, live-guided virtual tour of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, with a focus on the Truth and Reconciliation exhibit. 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets to this free event can be reserved on the Capitol Theatre website.