INFORMATION RELEASE

September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and coincides with Orange Shirt Day, which reminds us that “Every Child Matters”. Orange Shirt Day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. The day also acknowledges the intergenerational impacts of residential schools.

Canadians are encouraged to take time to learn, reflect, and demonstrate solidarity with Indigenous survivors, families, and communities affected by residential schools.

"The Regional District is dedicated to reconciliation and takes pride in our commitment to strengthening partnerships with local First Nation communities,” said Mark Pendergraft, RDOS chair.

Some Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• RDOS main office, 101 Martin Street, Penticton: closed Tuesday, September 30
• Okanagan Falls Community Services, 1109 Willow Street, Okanagan Falls: closed Tuesday, September 30

RDOS Landfills:

• Campbell Mountain Landfill: open Tuesday, September 30, from 8:30 am to 4:45 pm
• Okanagan Falls Landfill, Oliver Landfill, and Keremeos Transfer Station: closed Tuesday,
  September 30

To view all RDOS landfill hours, please visit rdos.bc.ca.

RDOS Recreation Centres:

• Similkameen Recreation Centreoffice: closed Tuesday, September 30
  The recreation centre will remain open for bookings,and the gym will be open for pass-holders
• Similkameen Visitor Centre, 311 - 9^th Street, Keremeos: closed Tuesday, September 30
  *New location at the Similkameen Recreation Centre

• Okanagan Falls Recreation Centre: closed Tuesday, September 30

RDOS offices and facilities will return to regular hours on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

For further information, please contact RDOS Communications.

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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 

Contact:

RDOS Communications
250-490-4148
Toll-free 1-877-610-3737

Did you know? The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website provides resource links, including reports and archives. National Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.