09/30/2026
Walnut Beach Resort is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan people. We are grateful to live, work and welcome guests on this land, and recognize the importance of continuing to learn about the people, history and culture connected to it.
Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour those impacted by residential schools and take time to listen, learn and reflect. We encourage our community to do the same. 🧡
Ways to get involved:
• Wear an orange shirt: Honour Survivors and remember the children who never returned home. Learn more at orangeshirtday.org
• Learn about the Syilx Nation: Explore Syilx history, culture, language and perspectives at learn.syilx.org
• Visit the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre: Learn more about the history, culture and traditions of the Osoyoos Indian Band and the Syilx people through exhibits and experiences at nkmipdesert.com
• Learn and listen: Deepen your understanding of residential schools and their ongoing impacts through resources from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at nctr.ca
• Support Indigenous-owned businesses and tourism: Explore businesses, experiences and destinations through indigenousbc.com
• Donate: Consider supporting Indigenous-led organizations such as irsss.ca and orangeshirtday.org
Support & Resources:
• The National Residential School Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419
• Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
• KUU-US Crisis Line (BC): 1-800-588-8717
