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September 30 marks Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth And Reconciliation
As a response to Call to Action 80 in the 94 Calls to Action, calling for a federal statutory day of commemoration, September 30th was established as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This important day serves to recognize the legacy of Residential Schools, and the painful, ongoing impact it has had on generations of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. It is a day to honour both the Survivors and the many children lost forever.
Canadians are encouraged to wear orange to remember the Indigenous children who were sent to Residential Schools and never returned home as well as to honour the Survivors, their families, and their communities.
CITT/ICTS encourages you to find time to reflect and honour the Indigenous Peoples of your community.
Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line
24-hour crisis line for survivors and families of survivors.
Phone: 1-866-925-4419 (Toll-free)
LEARN MORE:
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society
- Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters
- The Survivors’ Flag
- Legacy of Hope Foundation
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation