A Lasting Symbol at Mosaic Stadium

If you’ve ever been to Mosaic Stadium in Regina, you’ve probably noticed a striking detail: in Section 531, Row 7, Seat 11, a single orange seat stands out among the sea of Rider green.

That seat is not for sale, and it will never be used. Known as the Seat of Truth, it serves as a permanent tribute to the children lost to residential schools and a reminder of the Survivors and their families who continue to live with the impacts today.

The Story Behind the Seat

On September 29, 2022, Mosaic Stadium hosted Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day—a day of truth, sharing, healing, and action.

Miyo-wîcîwitowin, a Cree word for reconciliation, can be translated as “walking together in a good way.” The day was created in response to the federal government’s declaration of September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—also known as Orange Shirt Day.

From that gathering came a powerful legacy: the Seat of Truth.

What the Seat Represents

The Seat of Truth is a permanent reminder that truth must be told before reconciliation can advance. It is dedicated to the spirits of those who cannot join us at Mosaic Stadium because of the legacy of residential schools.

Every event held at the stadium—from football games to concerts—will always have this empty orange seat reserved for them. It is both a memorial and a call to action, urging all of us to never forget, and to continue working toward healing.

Walking Together Toward Reconciliation

For anyone visiting Mosaic Stadium, the Seat of Truth is more than just a chair—it’s a reminder that Every Child Matters. It’s a visual pledge from our community to honour Survivors, acknowledge the past, and commit to real steps toward reconciliation.

By keeping this seat visible in one of Saskatchewan’s most beloved gathering places, we’re reminded at every event of the shared responsibility we all carry to ensure the truth is told, and reconciliation is lived out in action.