Red Deer residents are being encouraged to tie an orange ribbon to a tree or plant as part of a local campaign supporting Truth and Reconciliation.
The Orange Ribbon Project invites community members to place a ribbon at a location that holds personal significance as a gesture of solidarity with the local Indigenous community and an expression of grief over Canada’s and Red Deer’s residential school history.
The campaign was developed with consideration for Indigenous traditions. Orange is recognized as a symbol of the loss of childhood innocence and disconnection from family experienced by Indigenous people.
Tying ribbons to tree trunks is also a practice in some Indigenous cultures as a memorial marker.
A limited number of free orange ribbons are available until October 2nd at the following locations in Red Deer:
- City Hall, 4914 48 Ave.
- Collicutt Centre, 3031 30 Ave.
- G.H. Dawe Community Centre, 6175 67 St.
- Intermediate School, 5205 48 Ave.
- Recreation Centre, 4501 47A Ave.
Residents are encouraged to tie the ribbons to a plant or tree in a place that holds meaning for them.
When tying to trees or other plant life, residents should ensure the plant is not damaged or hindered by the ribbon.
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