Orange Shirt Day events

Join First Peoples' House for events honouring the experiences and loss of residential school survivors, from Sept. 23 - Oct. 2, 2024, at the U of A Bookstore. 

Learn more about Orange Shirt Day at U of A: uab.ca/OSD

Exhibit on the legacy of residential schools

• Sept. 23 - Oct. 3, 2024 
• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Painted panels with original artwork are on display from Sept. 23 - Oct. 3. Orange shirts are available for sale at the U of A Bookstore, with all proceeds supporting cultural programming at First Peoples' House.

Live painting with Artist-in-Residence Jerry Whitehead

• Oct. 1 - 2, 2024
• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

First Peoples’ House is hosting Artist-in-Residence Jerry Whitehead who will be painting live at the U of A Bookstore. Participate by leaving your “mark” to complete the paintings. Artwork will also be available for sale with proceeds going to First Peoples' House.

Traditional dancing and drumming

• Oct. 2, 2024
• 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

First Peoples’ House is hosting traditional dancers and drummers at the U of A Bookstore.