Recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today, we’re honouring the First Nations, Inuit and Métis children forcibly removed from their homes and placed in residential schools, with the explicit goal of separating them from their families, cultures and languages. Children were neglected and abused, and thousands died.

We recognize the legacy of this horrific system, the ongoing trauma, intergenerational impacts, and continued violence Indigenous communities continue to face.

Originally known as Orange Shirt Day in honour of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad – whose brand-new shirt, a gift from her grandmother, was taken away on her first day of residential school – September 30th is now known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

In addition to commemorating the history and legacy of residential schools and honouring the Survivors and their communities we’re taking time to learn more about our shared history, the ongoing reconciliation process and our role in it, and how we can contribute to meaningful, positive change through awareness and allyship.

Learn more with us.