This Thursday is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day will be observed country-wide and is a day for all of us to reflect on and remember the victims of the Canadian residential school system.

Lori Deets, Chair of the Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association in Moose Jaw, says they have a few things planned for the day.

Lori Deets, Chair of the Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association

"Between 12 and 4, we are going to create an Orange Shirt Garden just outside of the Moose Jaw Public Library and Art Museum. We're asking everyone and anyone to come down. We will bring the supplies for people to make orange shirts, and then we're going to put them on sticks and plant them in the garden. The gathering gives everyone an opportunity to put something on an orange shirt, say a few kind words, or whatever they would like or feel is appropriate for that. It gives everyone some time to contemplate."

Deets goes on to say that if anyone in the community is unable to make it during that time, you will be able to visit and add to the garden before or after the gathering as well.

Later on Thursday evening, the Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association will be teaming up with a number of other organizations to screen two free movies at the Mae Wilson Theatre.

"We are partnering with the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre and the National Film Board to show two documentaries. At 5:00 we will be playing 'We Will Stand Up', which is the Colton Boushie documentary, and then at 8:00 we will be playing 'We Were Children'. The 8:00 show is definitely for a mature audience, it's a very 'real' film, and it shows some disturbing things."

Deets goes on to say that those looking to reflect could also visit the memorial exhibit for the 215 unmarked graves that were uncovered at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.

The exhibit is located at the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery, and features over 250 shoes on display; a memorial that was originally set on the steps of St Andrews Church.