National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th was established as Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Call to Action #80 states: We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.
You can show allyship and support for the Indigenous community and honour the victims and survivors of Residential Schools on this first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation by participating in an event either in person or online on Thursday September 30th.
In person:
Orange Shirt Day, Honouring Indigenous Survivors
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Yonge-Dundas Square (1 Dundas Street East)
Organized by the Matriarachal Circle
Meet the Beth David contingent from our Anti-Racism committee on the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Edward Street at 10:50 a.m.
Online:
Beyond Orange Shirt Day with Phyllis Webstad
11:30 a.m.
Phyllis Webstad is a Northern Secwepemc author and the creator of Orange Shirt Day.
You can read about her story here
There will be a live video on the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/NationalCentreforTruthandReconciliation/featured