National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30 Honouring Survivors, Remembering the Children

On this day, we pause to reflect on the painful legacy of Canada’s residential school system and its lasting impact on Indigenous communities. We honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors who carry the stories, and the families and communities who continue to heal.

This is more than a day of remembrance—it’s a call to action. A moment to listen, learn, and walk together toward reconciliation.

🧡 Why We Wear Orange

The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture, identity, and dignity experienced by Indigenous children. Inspired by the story of Phyllis Webstad, whose orange shirt was taken from her on her first day at residential school, it reminds us:
Every Child Matters.

🔸 How You Can Participate

• Wear orange to show solidarity and spark conversation
• Attend local events hosted by Friendship Centres and Indigenous organizations
• Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action
• Support Indigenous voices—in art, literature, food, and community initiatives
• Hold space for stories—listen with empathy, share with respect

A Moment of Reflection

“Reconciliation is not an Indigenous problem—it is a Canadian one.” — Justice Murray Sinclair

Let this day be a beginning. A commitment to truth, to healing, and to building a future rooted in respect and justice.